moderation

moderation
UK [ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌmɑdəˈreɪʃ(ə)n] noun [uncountable]
1) sensible behaviour, especially behaviour that involves not eating or drinking too much of something
2) opinions and actions, especially in politics, that are reasonable and not extreme

The British electorate is looking for moderation and cooperation.

3) formal a reduction in the amount or strength of something
4) British the process of checking that the marks given in an examination are fair and correct

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