Discipline is the self-control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed, and the ability to keep working at something that is difficult. [1] Disciplinarians believe that such self-control is of the …

• Most of us were brought up to accept discipline, and to discipline ourselves. • Differences between disciplines are not, of course, hard and fast even though, at times, they can become crucial.

Definition of discipline noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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DISCIPLINE definition: training to act in accordance with rules; drill. See examples of discipline used in a sentence.

DISCIPLINE definition: 1. training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves, often in the…. Learn more.

v. [~ + object] to train by instruction and exercise; drill: His dog was disciplined by a professional trainer. to punish or penalize; correct: Those teachers weren't afraid to discipline their students. dis•ci•plined, …

Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement: was raised in the strictest discipline.

5 days ago · discipline (third-person singular simple present disciplines, present participle disciplining, simple past and past participle disciplined) (transitive) To train someone by instruction and practice.

In fact, the earliest known use of discipline appears to be punishment-related; it first was used in the 13th century to refer to chastisement of a religious nature, such as self-flagellation.

5 days ago · discipline (third-person singular simple present disciplines, present participle disciplining, simple past and past participle disciplined) (transitive) To train someone by instruction and practice.

In fact, the earliest known use of discipline appears to be punishment-related; it first was used in the 13th century to refer to chastisement of a religious nature, such as self-flagellation.

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