discipline (n.)

  1. 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 ]

  2. 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. the trait of being well behaved; he insisted on discipline among the troops'

  4. training to improve strength or self-control

  5. the act of punishing; the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received

    [ Syn: correction ]

    discipline (v.)

  1. develop (childrens) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; Parents must discipline their children; Is this dog trained?

    [ Syn: train , check , condition ]

  2. punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently

    [ Syn: correct , sort out ]

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