moderation moderation /ˌmɑːdɝˈeɪʃən/

noun

1. () Quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes  ( moderateness , moderation )
   quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
   
2. The action of lessening in severity or intensity  ( mitigation , moderation )
   the action of lessening in severity or intensity
    The object being control or moderation of economic depressions
   the object being control or moderation of economic depressions
   
3. The trait of avoiding excesses  ( moderation , temperance )
   the trait of avoiding excesses
   
4. A change for the better  ( easing , moderation , relief )
   a change for the better