1. the quality of being reasonable and not extreme; avoiding excess
2. the action of making something less intense or extreme
3. the process of reviewing and controlling online content or discussions
Usage: internet/media context

Examples

• She practiced moderation in her diet, eating sweets only occasionally.
• The key to a healthy lifestyle is moderation in all things.
• The medication helped with moderation of his symptoms.
• The forum requires careful moderation to prevent spam.
• His speech called for moderation rather than radical change.
• The moderation of the debate kept it civil and productive.
• Content moderation is essential for social media platforms.