Discipline Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Discipline

Meaning 1 : a branch of knowledge

    Example : in what discipline is his doctorate?

    Synonyms : bailiwick,  field,  field of study,  study,  subject,  subject area,  subject field
Meaning 2 : develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

    Example : Parents must discipline their children

    Synonyms : check,  condition,  train
Meaning 3 : the act of disciplining

    Example : the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received

    Synonyms : correction
Meaning 4 : punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

    Example : The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently

    Synonyms : correct,  sort out
Meaning 5 : a system of rules of conduct or method of practice

    Example : he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine,for such a plan to work requires discipline

Meaning 6 : the trait of being well behaved

    Example : he insisted on discipline among the troops

Meaning 7 : training to improve strength or self-control

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