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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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   What is discipline?

   • Definition of discipline noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [uncountable] the practice of training people to obey rules and orders and punishing them if they do not; the controlled behaviour or situation that is the result of this training The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline.

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   What is discipline training?

   • Get a quick, free translation! DISCIPLINE definition: 1. training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves, often in the…. Learn more.

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   What is a synonym for Discipline?

   • Synonyms: castigation, chastisement the rigor or training effect of experience, adversity, etc.: the harsh discipline of poverty. behavior in accord with rules of conduct; behavior and order maintained by training and control: good discipline in an army. a set or system of rules and regulations. Ecclesiastical.

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   What does Disciplina mean in etymology?

   • The Latin disciplina meant "teaching, learning." The Old English version referred to a branch of knowledge or field of study (so if you're really good at word origins, you might want to make etymology your discipline). Developing discipline as a form of training is a military concept that's more than 500 years old.

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   What is military discipline?

   • military discipline. 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.

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   What's the difference between Disciplina & descepline?

   • The Old French descepline referred to punishment and suffering. The Latin disciplina meant "teaching, learning." The Old English version referred to a branch of knowledge or field of study (so if you're really good at word origins, you might want to make etymology your discipline).

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   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.

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   Discipline is the practice of making people obey rules or standards of behaviour, and punishing them when they do not.

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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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   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.

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   Definitions of discipline. noun. 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 ” see more. noun. a branch of knowledge. “in what discipline is his doctorate?”

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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.