discipline
noun
1. a branch of knowledge
- in what discipline is his doctorate?
Similar word(s): bailiwick, field, study, subject
Definition categories: thought, domain
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
Definition categories: thought, system
3. the trait of being well behaved
- he insisted on discipline among the troops
Definition categories: attribute, trait
4. training to improve strength or self-control
Definition categories: act, grooming, preparation, training
5. the act of disciplining
- the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received
Similar word(s): correction
Definition categories: act, penalization, penalty, punishment
verb
1. develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
- Parents must discipline their children
Similar word(s): check, condition, train
Definition categories: social, develop
2. punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
- The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently
Similar word(s): correct