discipline
IPA: dˈɪsʌpɫʌn
noun
- A controlled behaviour; self-control.
- An enforced compliance or control.
- A systematic method of obtaining obedience.
- A state of order based on submission to authority.
- A set of rules regulating behaviour.
- A punishment to train or maintain control.
- (Catholicism) A whip used for self-flagellation.
- A flagellation as a means of obtaining sexual gratification.
- A specific branch of knowledge, learning, or practice.
- A category in which a certain art, sport or other activity belongs.
verb
- (transitive) To train someone by instruction and practice.
- (transitive) To teach someone to obey authority.
- (transitive) To punish someone in order to (re)gain control.
- (transitive) To impose order on someone.
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Examples of "discipline" in Sentences
- Discipline in the ranks disintegrated.
- He was not disciplined for the incident.
- The discipline of the portrait is painting.
- She is the head of the discipline committee.
- Discipline is the hallmark of the institution.
- Christopher was known to be studious and disciplined.
- No employee or officer of the banks is to be disciplined.
- Architectural goodness is the territory of the discipline.
- The level of education was outstanding and the discipline high.
- Students are trained to lead a life with discipline and punctuality.
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