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Meaning of discipline

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

discipline

Pronunciation:/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A controlled behaviour; self-control.

  2. A specific branch of knowledge or learning.

verb

Definitions

  1. To train someone by instruction and practice.

  2. To teach someone to obey authority.

  3. To punish someone in order to (re)gain control.

  4. To impose order on someone.