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discipline
discipline - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
discipline
Definition
(noun) a branch of knowledge
Synonyms
:
bailiwick
,
field
,
field of study
,
study
,
subject
,
subject area
,
subject field
Example Sentence
in what discipline is his doctorate?
teachers should be well trained in their subject
anthropology is the study of human beings
Definition
(noun) a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
Example Sentence
he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine
for such a plan to work requires discipline
Definition
(noun) the trait of being well behaved
Example Sentence
he insisted on discipline among the troops
Definition
(noun) training to improve strength or self-control
Definition
(noun) the act of punishing
Synonyms
:
correction
Example Sentence
the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received
Definition
(verb) develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Synonyms
:
check
,
condition
,
train
Example Sentence
Parents must discipline their children
Is this dog trained?
Definition
(verb) punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
Synonyms
:
correct
,
sort out
Example Sentence
The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently
Word used in video below:
text: need maximum discipline because this
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