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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISCIPLINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves, often in the form of rules, and punishments if these are broken, or the behaviour produced by this training: parental / military / school discipline. There should be tougher discipline in schools.

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   1. a. : control gained by enforcing obedience or order. b. : orderly or prescribed conduct or pattern of behavior. c. : self-control. 2. : punishment. 3. : training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character. 4. : a field of study. 5. : a rule or system of rules governing conduct or activity. 6. obsolete : instruction

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   develop behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control. “Parents must discipline their children” synonyms: check, condition, train.

5. 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. 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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   Discipline definition: training to act in accordance with rules; drill. See examples of DISCIPLINE used in a sentence.

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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.

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   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. /ˈdɪsəplən/ [uncountable] the practice of training people to obey rules and orders and punishing them if they do not; the controlled behavior or situation that results from this training The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline. Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. She keeps good discipline in class.

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    discipline meaning, definition, what is discipline: a way of training someone so that they l...: Learn more.