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moderate consequence

/mɒdˈɛrɪt kɒnˈsɛkwəns/ · mod·er·ate con·se·quence
noun
  1. A moderate outcome or result of a situation or action. The company's decision to downsize had a moderate consequence on the local economy, leading to some job losses but not a complete collapse.
noun
  1. A moderate level of impact or effect. The new policy had a moderate consequence on the environment, reducing pollution but not eliminating it entirely.
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  1. A moderate degree of severity or intensity. The storm had a moderate consequence on the city, causing some damage but not widespread destruction.
Did you know? The concept of 'moderate consequence' is often used in risk management and decision-making to assess the potential outcomes of different actions or policies.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 1, 2026