noun. ['ˌmɑːdɝˈeɪʃən'] quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes.
noun. ['ˌmɑːdɝˈeɪʃən'] the trait of avoiding excesses.
noun. ['ˌmɑːdɝˈeɪʃən'] a change for the better.
noun. ['ˌmɑːdɝˈeɪʃən'] the action of lessening in severity or intensity.