Definition of Moderation

the act of restraining oneself from doing something excessively

Examples of Moderation in a sentence

Eating fatty foods is acceptable as long as you do it in moderation without overdoing it.  

The police department warns drivers to drink in moderation on New Year’s Eve so that they don’t get behind the wheel while drunk.  

Since California struggles with droughts, Californians must use water in moderation.  

Instead of depriving myself of eating desserts, I simply decided to eat in moderation so that I could continue this lifestyle.  

Fearing that Jane would become addicted to gambling, her family allowed her to gamble in moderation which was once a month.  

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