# moderation vs modulation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### moderation
*noun · IPA /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #15,663*
The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

### modulation
*noun · IPA /ˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ · frequency rank #19,908*
Modification or regulation of something to achieve an appropriate measure or proportion; (countable) an instance of this.

## Source
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