Moderator
/ˈmɒdərˌeɪtər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual appointed to oversee and manage discussions, ensuring rules and decorum are maintained.
The moderator intervened to keep the debate civil.
- (n.) A person who presides over a meeting or assembly to maintain order and facilitate proceedings.
The moderator called the meeting to order and outlined the agenda.
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- moderators
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Commentary
In legal and organizational contexts, moderators must act impartially to ensure fairness; their authority is often defined in bylaws or procedural rules.
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