1. (

• moderation ,
• moderateness

) quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes ;

2. (

• easing ,
• moderation ,
• relief

) a change for the better ;

3. (

• temperance ,
• moderation ,

) the trait of avoiding excesses ;

4. (

• moderation ,
• mitigation ,

) the action of lessening in severity or intensity; "the object being control or moderation of economic depressions" ;