Meaning & use
moderation
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The avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in behavior or consumption.
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Doctors recommend drinking alcohol in moderation, if at all.
She practiced moderation in her spending after the holidays.
A note on using this word
The phrase 'in moderation' is a common fixed expression meaning 'to a reasonable or limited extent.'
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