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
[ Syn: subject , subject area , subject field , field , field of study , study , bailiwick ]
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;
the trait of being well behaved; he insisted on discipline among the troops'
training to improve strength or self-control
the act of punishing; the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received
[ Syn: correction ]
discipline (n.)
develop (childrens) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; Parents must discipline their children; Is this dog trained?
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently