Word Information

Discipline

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Definitions for Discipline

noun
a branch of knowledge
Synonyms
subject subject area subject field field field of study study bailiwick
Examples
  1. in what discipline is his doctorate?
  2. teachers should be well trained in their subject
  3. anthropology is the study of human beings
noun
a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
Examples
  1. he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine
  2. for such a plan to work requires discipline
noun
the trait of being well behaved
Examples
  1. he insisted on discipline among the troops
noun
training to improve strength or self-control
noun
the act of disciplining
Synonyms
Examples
  1. the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received
verb
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice
Synonyms
Examples
  1. especially to teach self-control
  2. Parents must discipline their children
  3. Is this dog trained?
verb
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
Synonyms
correct sort out
Examples
  1. The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently

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