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