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discipline

('d/I/s/@/pl/I/n )

a branch of knowledge(noun.cognition)

Example:
In what discipline is his doctorate?.

Synonym:
bailiwick, field, field of study, study, subject, subject area, subject field

source: wordnet30
a system of rules of conduct or method of practice(noun.cognition)

Example:
He quickly learned the discipline of prison routine.
For such a plan to work requires discipline.

source: wordnet30
the trait of being well behaved(noun.attribute)

Example:
He insisted on discipline among the troops.

Antonym:
indiscipline, undiscipline

source: wordnet30
training to improve strength or self-control(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
the act of punishing(noun.act)

Example:
The offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received.

Synonym:
correction, penalisation, penalization, penalty, punishment

source: wordnet30
The treatment suited to a disciple or learner; education; development of the faculties by instruction and exercise; training, whether physical, mental, or moral.(noun)

source: webster1913

develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control(verb.social)

Example:
Parents must discipline their children.

Synonym:
check, condition, train

source: wordnet30
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience(verb.social)

Example:
The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently.

Synonym:
correct, sort out

source: wordnet30
To educate; to develop by instruction and exercise; to train.(verb)

source: webster1913

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