The phrase "recent moderation" refers to recent changes or adjustments made to something, usually to make it more appropriate or controlled. Full definition
Direct human intervention via deforestation represents an existential threat to this forest: despite recent moderation of rates of deforestation, the Amazon forest is on track to be 50 percent deforested within 30 years — arguably by itself an abrupt change of global importance (Fearnside, 1983; Gloor et al., 2012). (nap.edu)
Exams manager Paula Wood says confidence is at an all - time low in the exam marking system, but will Ofqual's recent moderation announcements change that? (schoolsweek.co.uk)
It appears that's partly because increased promotional expenses (though they are lower than some rivals) and recent moderation in North American comps (versus prior periods) have raised investor concerns about whether Michael Kors» growth will slow soon. (valueline.com)