Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - moderation

ˌmɔdəˈreɪʃən n. 1 the process or an instance of moderating. 2 the quality of being moderate. 3 Physics the retardation of neutrons by a moderator (see MODERATOR 5). 4 (in pl.) (Moderations) the first public examination in some faculties for the Oxford BA degree. øin moderation in a moderate manner or degree. [ME f. OF f. L moderatio -onis (as MODERATE)]