moderation

US /ˌmɑ:dəˈreɪʃn/

UK /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn/

C1

other

  • The avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behavior or political opinions.
  • The process of eliminating or reducing extremes.

noun

  • Decrease in the amount of something that is high
  • Quality of not doing to excess; restraint