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   Dis·ci·pline

   /ˈdisəplən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience: "a lack of proper parental and school discipline" Similar controlregulationdirectionorderauthorityrulestrictnessa firm handroutineregimentrainingteachinginstructiondrilldrillingexerciseuse of punishment
   • ▪ the controlled behavior resulting from discipline: "he was able to maintain discipline among his men" Similar controlregulationdirectionorderauthorityrulestrictnessa firm handroutineregimentrainingteachinginstructiondrilldrillingexerciseuse of punishmentself-controlself-disciplineself-governmentcontrolcontrolled behaviorself-restraintgood behaviororderlinessobedience
   • ▪ activity or experience 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 behavior, 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 (someone) formally for an offense: "a member of the 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.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISCIPLINE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · Discipline is the practice of making people obey rules or standards of behaviour, and punishing them when they do not. Order and discipline have been placed in the hands of headmasters and governing bodies. ...discipline problems in the classroom. Synonyms: punishment, penalty, correction, chastening More Synonyms of discipline. 2. uncountable noun

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   develop behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control. “Parents must discipline their children”. synonyms: check, condition, train. groom, prepare, train. educate for a future role or function. see more. verb. punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience.

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

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   noun. disciplines. Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement. Was raised in the strictest discipline. American Heritage. Training that develops self-control, character, or orderliness and efficiency. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

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

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › disciplinediscipline | meaning of discipline in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English dis‧ci‧pline1 /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/ S3 W3 noun 1 [ uncountable] a way of training someone so that they learn to control their behaviour and obey rules The book gives parents advice on discipline. serious discipline problems in the police force 2 [ uncountable] the ability to control your own behaviour, s...