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discipline
noun(dis-ci-pline)a branch of knowledge
Examples:
In what discipline is his doctorate?.
discipline
verb(dis-ci-pline)develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Examples:
Parents must discipline their children.
discipline
noun(dis-ci-pline)the act of disciplining
Synonyms: correction,
Examples:
The offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received.
discipline
verb(dis-ci-pline)punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
Synonyms: correct, sort out,
Examples:
The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently.
discipline
noun(dis-ci-pline)a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
Examples:
He quickly learned the discipline of prison routine.
For such a plan to work requires discipline.
For such a plan to work requires discipline.
discipline
noun(dis-ci-pline)the trait of being well behaved
Antonyms: indiscipline,
Examples:
He insisted on discipline among the troops.
discipline
noun(dis-ci-pline)training to improve strength or self-control