moderator

noun

mod·er·a·tor | \ ˈmä-də-ˌrā-tər

Definition of moderator

1 : one who arbitrates : mediator

2 : one who presides over an assembly, meeting, or discussion: such as

a : the presiding officer of a Presbyterian governing body

b : the nonpartisan presiding officer of a town meeting

c : the chairman of a discussion group

3 : a substance (such as graphite) used for slowing neutrons in a nuclear reactor

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Examples of moderator in a Sentence

The moderator allowed audience members to ask the governor questions. She acts as the moderator in our office meetings.

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Los Angeles Times reporter Tre-Vell Anderson served as the moderator. — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, "WME's Endeavor Content Commits to GLAAD's Inclusion Goal," 22 May 2018 Videos that are flagged, which account for a large percentage of removed content, according to Pichai, are then reviewed by the algorithm or a human moderator. — Julia Alexander, The Verge, "Google still has no answers for YouTube’s biggest problem," 11 Dec. 2018 Obama’s Becoming tour will include stops across the nation and guest moderators including Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon. — Aja Romano, Vox, "Michelle Obama “leans in” better than anyone. She just rejected the idea that it works.," 3 Dec. 2018 Pallotta is also a former Planning Board chairman and town moderator, and a current Plymouth County Commissioner. — John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com, "Five-way race for 2 Selectmen seats tops Hanover ticket," 4 May 2018 Audience members were very confused as the panel and moderator tried to keep the event rolling. — Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY, "'Westworld' is latest panel to be killed by fan questions: Here are a few others," 22 Apr. 2018 Reddit's MakeupAddiction subreddit has always been a great source of look inspiration, moderator drama, and product recommendations — especially affordable product recommendations. — Marci Robin, Allure, "I Just Found Out About This $1 Matte Liquid Lipstick on Reddit, and Now I'm Obsessed," 25 Mar. 2019 On Wednesday night, the former first lady stepped on stage to greet Sarah Jessica Parker, who served as the moderator for the evening. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Michelle Obama Wore a Pair of Glittery Balenciaga Boots for the Last Stop on Her 'Becoming' Tour," 20 Dec. 2018 The event will be hosted by group moderator and Traveler community editor Megan Spurrell and Traveler west coast editor Rebecca Misner, and is open to anyone who self-identifies as a woman. — Condé Nast Traveler, "Women Who Travel Meetup: San Francisco, Here We Come," 2 Nov. 2018

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