Definitions for moderator

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moderator mod·er·a·tor

Spelling: [mod-uh-rey-ter]

IPA: /ˈmɒd əˌreɪ tər/

Moderator is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 354 anagrams from letters in moderator (ademoorrt).

Definitions for moderator

noun

1. a person or thing that moderates.
2. a person who presides over a panel discussion on radio or television.
3. a member of an online message board or electronic mailing list with privileges and responsibilities to approve or reject messages and uphold the terms of service.
4. a presiding officer, as at a public forum, a legislative body, or an ecclesiastical body in the Presbyterian Church.
5. Physics. a substance, as graphite or heavy water, used to slow neutrons to speeds at which they are more efficient in causing fission.

Origin of moderator

1350-1400; Middle English Latin moderātor, equivalent to moderā(rī) to control (see moderate) + -tor -tor

Examples for moderator

“It is from his excellency, the governor,” said the sheriff, bowing to the moderator.

moderator Alicia Menendez, an anchor on the Fusion network, asked about the influence of her children.

The moderator had some difficulty in restoring order to the hilarious meeting.

“This is the biggest day in the history of The View,” current moderator Whoopi Goldberg announced at the top of the hour.

"The members o' this court will address the moderator," he said sternly.

moderator Jan Jarboe Russell, an author and writer for Texas Monthly, asked Rep. Castro whether politics was in his blood.

From Mr. Samuel Price, whom they have spoken of for moderator.

“All in favor of that motion will say aye,” said the moderator.

After the laughter subsided, the moderator pressed, “What else do you know about her, any impressions of her?”

As a moderator was keen to point out, his name remains on the bill as a sponsor.