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- DictionaryDis·ci·pli·nar·y/ˈdisəpləˌnerē/
adjective
- 1. concerning or enforcing discipline: "a soldier will face disciplinary action after going absent without leave"
1. a. : of or relating to discipline. disciplinary problems. b. : designed to correct or punish breaches of discipline. took disciplinary action. 2. : of or relating to a particular field of study.
relating to the methods used by companies for dealing with employees who break company rules or do not do their job properly: Disciplinary measures could damage her career. the disciplinary board / committee / counsel. disciplinary investigations / meetings. a disciplinary memo / notice / letter.
relating to the methods used by companies for dealing with employees who break company rules or do not do their job properly: Disciplinary measures could damage her career. the disciplinary board / committee / counsel. disciplinary investigations / meetings. a disciplinary memo / notice / letter.
Anything disciplinary is meant to correct someone's bad behavior or punish them for doing something wrong. At many schools, the vice principal is in charge of disciplinary actions like detention.
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.
the ability to control yourself or other people, even in difficult situations: Maintaining classroom discipline (= control of the students) is the first task of every teacher. Fewer examples. In some of these schools, army-style drills are used to instil a sense of discipline.
disciplinary. Disciplinary bodies or actions are concerned with making sure that people obey rules or regulations and that they are punished if they do not. He will now face a disciplinary hearing for having an affair. He was unhappy that no disciplinary action was being taken.
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. punishment inflicted by way of correction and training.
Definition of disciplinary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of disciplinary adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
