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moderation

/ˌmɒdəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

Examples :

"The teacher emphasized the importance of moderation in completing assignments, urging students to avoid rushing and instead focus on quality over speed. "
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Related Words

Illustration emphasized

emphasized verb

/ˈemfəsaɪzd/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪzd/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration prevented

prevented verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪd/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

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moderating verb

/ˈmɒdəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmɑːdəˌreɪtɪŋ/

To reduce the excessiveness of (something)

"to moderate rage, action, desires, etc."

Illustration aggressive

aggressive adjective

/əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/

Characterized by aggression; unjustly attacking; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking or arguing.

"an aggressive policy, war, person, nation"

Illustration assignments

assignments noun

/əˈsaɪnmənts/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

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avoidance noun

/əˈvɔɪdəns/ /əˈvɔɪdنس/

The act of annulling; annulment.

"The avoidance of the school dance was a clear sign of her unhappiness. "

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completing verb

/kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/

To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

"He completed the assignment on time."

Illustration discussion

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

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beneficial noun

/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/

Something that is beneficial.

"A healthy diet is a beneficial for maintaining good health. "