Discipline (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
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".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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- Communication Theory
- Humanities
- Divinity
- Arts
- Applied Science
- Scientific Discipline
- Engineering Science
- Liberal Arts
- Technology
- Futuristics
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Meaning 3
Training to improve strength or self-control.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
The act of disciplining; "the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
The trait of being well behaved; "he insisted on discipline among the troops".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.