make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent
I shall not moderate my criticism
the weather has moderated considerably
review (examination papers, results, or candidates) in relation to an agreed standard so as to ensure consistency of marking
the dependability of an examining system rests on those who set, moderate, and mark the papers
(in academic and ecclesiastical contexts) preside over (a deliberative body) or at (a debate)
a panel moderated by a Harvard University law professor
monitor (an internet forum or online discussion) for inappropriate or offensive content
retard (neutrons) with a moderator
the neutrons causing fission are not moderated but react at high energies