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   dis·ci·pline

   /ˈdisəplən/

   noun

   • 1. the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience: "a lack of proper parental and school discipline" Similar controlregulationdirectionorderauthorityrulestrictnessa firm handroutineregimentrainingteachinginstructiondrilldrillingexerciseuse of punishment
   • ▪ the controlled behavior resulting from discipline: "he was able to maintain discipline among his men" Similar controlregulationdirectionorderauthorityrulestrictnessa firm handroutineregimentrainingteachinginstructiondrilldrillingexerciseuse of punishmentself-controlself-disciplineself-governmentcontrolcontrolled behaviorself-restraintgood behaviororderlinessobedience
   • ▪ activity or experience that provides mental or physical training: "the tariqa offered spiritual discipline"
   • ▪ a system of rules of conduct: "he doesn't have to submit to normal disciplines"
   • 2. a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education: "sociology is a fairly new discipline" Similar field (of study)branch of knowledgecourse of studysubjectareaspecialist subjectspecialityspecialty

   verb

   • 1. train (someone) to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience: "many parents have been afraid to discipline their children" Similar traindrillteachschoolcoacheducateregimentindoctrinatelay down the law to someonebring into line
   • ▪ punish or rebuke (someone) formally for an offense: "a member of the staff was to be disciplined by management" Similar punishpenalizetake disciplinary action againstbring to bookreprimandrebukereprovechastisecastigateupbraidremonstrate withinformal:dress downgive someone a dressing-downrap over the knucklesgive someone a roastinggive someone a rocketput on the matcarpetput on the carpetarchaic:chasten
   • ▪ train oneself to do something in a controlled and habitual way: "every month discipline yourself to go through the file"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘mortification by scourging oneself’): via Old French from Latin disciplina ‘instruction, knowledge’, from discipulus (see disciple).

   Derivatives

   • 1. disciplinable adjective
   • 2. disciplinal adjective

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISCIPLINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • Vietnamese Translation

     DISCIPLINE translate: sự rèn luyện, kỷ luật, rèn luyện, thi...

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     DISCIPLINE meaning: 1. training that makes people more...

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   The meaning of DISCIPLINE is control gained by enforcing obedience or order. How to use discipline in a sentence. The Root and Meanings of Discipline Synonym Discussion of Discipline.

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISCIPLINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Discipline is the practice of making people obey rules or standards of behaviour, and punishing them when they do not. Order and discipline have been placed in the hands of headmasters and governing bodies.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › disciplineDiscipline - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of discipline. noun. a system of rules of conduct or method of practice. “he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine” “for such a plan to work requires discipline ” see more. noun. a branch of knowledge. “in what discipline is his doctorate?”

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   noun. training to act in accordance with rules; drill: military discipline. an activity, exercise, or regimen that develops or improves a skill; training: Sticking to specific and regular mealtimes is excellent discipline for many dieters. a branch of instruction or learning: the disciplines of history and economics.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › disciplineDiscipline - definition of discipline by The Free Dictionary

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   1. training to act in accordance with rules; drill: military discipline. 2. activity, exercise, or a regimen that develops or improves a skill; training. 3. punishment inflicted by way of correction and training. 4. the rigor or training effect of experience, adversity, etc.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISCIPLINE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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