moderation — [mäd΄ər ā′shən] n. 1. a moderating, or bringing within bounds 2. avoidance of excesses or extremes 3. absence of violence; calmness in moderation to a moderate degree; without excess … English World dictionary
moderation — mod|e|ra|tion [ˌmɔdəˈreıʃən US ˌma: ] n [U] 1.) in moderation if you do something in moderation, such as drinking alcohol or eating certain foods, you do not do it too much ≠ to excess ▪ Some people think drinking in moderation can prevent heart… … Dictionary of contemporary English
moderation — noun (U) 1 in moderation if you do something in moderation, such as drinking alcohol or smoking, you do not do it too much: Some people think drinking in moderation is healthy. 2 formal control of your behaviour, so that you keep your actions,… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
moderation — /mod euh ray sheuhn/, n. 1. the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance. 2. the act of moderating. 3. moderations, Brit. the first public examinations at Oxford University for the B.A. degree in… … Universalium
moderation — 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… … Useful english dictionary
moderation — noun 1》 the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one s behaviour or political opinions. 2》 the action or process of moderating. 3》 (Moderations) the first public examination in some faculties for the BA degree at Oxford University.… … English new terms dictionary
Musical mode — This article is about modes as used in music. For other uses, see Mode (disambiguation). Modern Dorian mode on C Play … Wikipedia
measure — I. noun Etymology: Middle English mesure, from Anglo French, from Latin mensura, from mensus, past participle of metiri to measure; akin to Old English mǣth measure, Greek metron Date: 13th century 1. a. (1) an adequate or due portion (2) a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Asceticism — Not to be confused with Aestheticism. Ascetic redirects here. It is not to be confused with Acetic. Asceticism (from the Greek: ἄσκησις, áskēsis, exercise or training ) describes a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from various sorts of… … Wikipedia
Musical system of ancient greece — This article concerns itself with the music theoretical and mathematical tone system of ancient Greece. For a discussion of the cultural aspects and history of ancient Greek music, see Music of ancient Greece. The musical system of ancient Greece … Wikipedia
отношение замедлитель - топливо в ядерном реакторе — — [А.С.Гольдберг. Англо русский энергетический словарь. 2006 г.] Тематики энергетика в целом EN degree of moderation … Справочник технического переводчика