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English to English noun
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a branch of knowledge |  | Example: in what discipline is his doctorate?
teachers should be well trained in their subject
anthropology is the study of human beings
source: wordnet30
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a system of rules of conduct or method of practice | | Example: he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine
for such a plan to work requires discipline
source: wordnet30
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the trait of being well behaved | | Example: he insisted on discipline among the troops
source: wordnet30
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training to improve strength or self-control | | source: wordnet30
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the act of punishing | | Example: the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received
source: wordnet30
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The treatment suited to a disciple or learner; education; development of the faculties by instruction and exercise; training, whether physical, mental, or moral. | | source: webster1913 verb
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develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control | | Example: Parents must discipline their children
Is this dog trained?
source: wordnet30
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punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience | | Example: The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently
source: wordnet30
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To educate; to develop by instruction and exercise; to train. | | source: webster1913
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