1. A medical or therapeutic approach that uses measured, balanced doses or intensity of treatment, avoiding extremes
The doctor recommended a moderate treatment approach for the patient's condition.
O médico recomendou um tratamento moderado para a condição do paciente.
2. A measured response or handling of a situation that is neither too severe nor too lenient
The school decided on a moderate treatment of the disciplinary issue.
A escola decidiu por um tratamento moderado da questão disciplinar.