moderator

noun

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mod·er·a·tor | \ ˈmä-də-ˌrā-tər

plural moderators

Definition of moderator

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

a : the chairman of a discussion group

b : the nonpartisan presiding officer of a town meeting

c : the presiding officer of a Presbyterian governing body

2 : one who arbitrates : mediator

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

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

Recent Examples on the Web At one point, a moderator needed to step in, and advised journalists to not belabor the point. — Alex Coffey, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2021 The topic of the day and a question posed by the event's moderator, Courier Journal Executive Editor Mary Irby-Jones: Should Kentucky schools teach critical race theory? — Olivia Krauth, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2021 The link between creativity and empathy, as pointed out by moderator, conference co-chair, and Fortune features editor Kristen Bellstrom, was at the forefront of this session. — Adam Erace, Fortune, 24 June 2021 Earlier this year, a UPenn professor gave a Hitler salute after being cut off by a moderator at a virtual conference. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2021 One of his posts was deleted by a moderator on one site, on others his theories were denounced by people questioning his credibility and findings. — New York Times, 22 June 2021 One of the questions asked by moderator the Rev. Kalif Crutcher, a chaplain at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, was what to tell a person who declines to wear a mask because God will offer protection. — Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, 5 Mar. 2021 The format will be the same as the first debate, with six 15-minute segments divided to focus on different issues and questions, chosen by the moderator. — Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020 Each cycle is led by a moderator, who notifies users when the time is up and chairs a 10-minute break during which people can interact. — Nell Lewis, CNN, 19 Oct. 2020

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