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 Definition of 'discipline'  

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1. (noun) discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field, field of study, study, bailiwick
a branch of knowledge
"in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings"

2. (noun) discipline
a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
"he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine"; "for such a plan to work requires discipline";

3. (noun) discipline
the trait of being well behaved
"he insisted on discipline among the troops"

4. (noun) discipline
training to improve strength or self-control

5. (verb) discipline, correction
the act of punishing
"the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received"

6. (verb) discipline, train, check, condition
develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
"Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"

7. (verb) discipline, correct, sort out
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
"The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"


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