Primarily an attributive noun used before another noun (e.g., "moderator variables"); comparative and superlative forms are theoretically possible but very rare.
modérateurEn statistique, au sens de variable ou d’effet modérateur.
Moderator variables were included to test interaction effects.
Des variables modératrices ont été incluses pour tester les effets d’interaction.
Definitionen
moderatorsubstantiv
A person who presides over a discussion or debate, ensuring that the rules are followed and that the discussion remains productive.
The moderator ensured that each panelist had equal time to speak during the debate.
A person who monitors and manages online forums or social media platforms to ensure that content adheres to community guidelines.
The moderator removed the inappropriate comments from the discussion thread.
A substance used in a nuclear reactor to slow down neutrons, facilitating the nuclear reaction.
Graphite is commonly used as a moderator in certain types of nuclear reactors.
A device fitted to the muzzle of a firearm to reduce the noise of discharge; a silencer.
The hunter screwed a moderator onto his rifle before setting out.
In statistics, a variable that affects the direction or strength of the relation between an independent and a dependent variable.
Gender served as a moderator of the association between stress and sleep quality.
An official in certain Christian churches, especially Presbyterian, who presides over assemblies or synods.
The Moderator of the General Assembly addressed the congregation.
moderatoradjektiv
Serving to moderate or relating to a moderator.
Moderator variables were included to test interaction effects.