DISCIPLINE





Definition:

  1. [noun] a branch of knowledge; "in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings"
    Synonyms: subject, subject area, subject field, field, field of study, study, bailiwick, branch of knowledge

  2. [noun] a system of rules of conduct or method of practice; "he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine" or "for such a plan to work requires discipline";

  3. [noun] the trait of being well behaved; "he insisted on discipline among the troops"

  4. [noun] training to improve strength or self-control

  5. [noun] the act of punishing; "the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received"
    Synonyms: correction

  6. [verb] train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
    Synonyms: train, check, condition

  7. [verb] punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; "The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"
    Synonyms: correct, sort out

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