Control and Moderation

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Control noun - A mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system.

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Moderation is a synonym for control. In some cases you can use "Moderation" instead a noun "Control".

Moderation noun - An avoidance of extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits.

Usage example: the kind of person who does everything in moderation

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Control is a synonym for moderation. Sometimes you can use "Control" instead a noun "Moderation".

better	better control	better moderation
tight	tight control	tight moderation
proper	proper control	proper moderation
little	little control	little moderation
Other adjectives: strict, less.

Most modding communities have very little moderation or quality control, save for a few that went on Quality by Popular Vote.

Source: Game Mod
Constant mindfulness of others and one's surroundings; practicing self-control, abstention, moderation and deferred gratification.

Source: Seven Heavenly Virtues

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