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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

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › disciplineDiscipline Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to punish or penalize for the sake of enforcing obedience and perfecting moral character. 2. : to train or develop by instruction and exercise especially in self-control. 3. a. : to bring (a group) under control. discipline troops. b.

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

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   training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves, often in the form of rules, and punishments if these are broken, or the behaviour produced by this training: parental / military / school discipline. There should be tougher discipline in schools.

4. 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.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › disciplineDISCIPLINE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Discipline definition: training to act in accordance with rules; drill. See examples of DISCIPLINE used in a sentence.

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?”

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdiscipline noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of discipline noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'discipline' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   1. Discipline is the practice of making people obey rules or standards of behavior, and punishing them when they do not. [...] 2. Discipline is the quality of being able to behave and work in a controlled way which involves obeying particular rules or standards. [...] 3.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdiscipline verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of discipline verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of discipline – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    verb [ T ] uk / ˈdɪsəplɪn / us. discipline verb [T] (PUNISH) to punish someone: [ often passive ] He was disciplined for missing a training session. discipline verb [T] (CONTROL) to teach someone to behave in a controlled way: [ often reflexive ] You have to learn to discipline yourself.

11. 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.