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- Dictionarydiscipline/ˈdɪsɪplɪn/
noun
- 1. the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience: "a lack of proper parental and school discipline" Similar
- 2. a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education: "sociology is a fairly new discipline" Similar
verb
- 1. train (someone) to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience: "many parents have been afraid to discipline their children" Similar
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DISCIPLINE definition: 1. training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves, often in the…. Learn more.
1. a. : control gained by enforcing obedience or order. b. : orderly or prescribed conduct or pattern of behavior. c. : self-control. 2. : punishment. 3. : training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character. 4. : a field of study. 5. : a rule or system of rules governing conduct or activity. 6. obsolete : instruction
Discipline is the practice of making people obey rules or standards of behaviour, and punishing them when they do not.
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.
DISCIPLINE definition: 1. the control of people's behaviour using rules and punishments: 2. the ability to control your…. Learn more.
DISCIPLINE meaning: 1. training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves, often in the…. Learn more.
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.