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   discipline

   /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 controlregulationdirectionorderauthorityrulestrictnessa firm handroutineregimentrainingteachinginstructiondrilldrillingexerciseuse of punishment
   • ▪ the controlled behaviour resulting from such training: "he was able to maintain discipline among his men" Similar controlregulationdirectionorderauthorityrulestrictnessa firm handroutineregimentrainingteachinginstructiondrilldrillingexerciseuse of punishmentself-controlself-disciplineself-governmentcontrolcontrolled behaviourself-restraintgood behaviourorderlinessobedience
   • ▪ activity 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 behaviour, 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 formally for an offence: "a member of 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. 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

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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.

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.

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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.

6. 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.

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   noun. the act of punishing. “the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received” synonyms: correction. see more. verb. develop behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control. “Parents must discipline their children” synonyms: check, condition, train. groom, prepare, train.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDISCIPLINE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   DISCIPLINE definition: 1. the control of people's behaviour using rules and punishments: 2. the ability to control your…. Learn more.

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

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    [uncountable] the ability to control your behavior or the way you live, work, etc. He'll never get anywhere working for himself—he's got no discipline. Her determination and discipline were admirable. see self-discipline.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › discipline_ndiscipline, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    What does the noun discipline mean? There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun discipline, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. discipline has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.