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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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   DISCIPLINE definition: 1. training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves, often in the…. Learn more.

3. 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.

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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   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. 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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › disciplineDiscipline - definition of discipline by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To train by instruction and practice, as in following rules or developing self-control: The sergeant disciplined the recruits to become soldiers. See Synonyms at teach. 2. To punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience. See Synonyms at punish. 3. To impose order on: needed to discipline their study habits.

8. 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.