/ˌmɑːdəˈreɪʃn/
mod·er·ation
BrE /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn/
NAmE /ˌmɑːdəˈreɪʃn/
[U]
the quality of being reasonable and not being extreme
There was a call for moderation on the part of the trade unions.
Alcohol should only ever be taken in moderation (= in small quantities).
(BrE) (in education)
the process of making sure that the same standards are used by different people in marking exams, etc.