moderation
noun/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #7,941 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of avoiding excess; keeping within reasonable limits
Example sentence
Enjoying sweets in moderation is fine, but eating too much sugar is harmful to your health.
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