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   discipline

   /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/

   noun

   • 1. the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience: "a lack of proper parental and school discipline" Similar controlregulationdirectionorderauthorityrulestrictnessa firm handroutineregimentrainingteachinginstructiondrilldrillingexerciseuse of punishment
   • ▪ the controlled behaviour resulting from such training: "he was able to maintain discipline among his men" Similar controlregulationdirectionorderauthorityrulestrictnessa firm handroutineregimentrainingteachinginstructiondrilldrillingexerciseuse of punishmentself-controlself-disciplineself-governmentcontrolcontrolled behaviourself-restraintgood behaviourorderlinessobedience
   • ▪ activity that provides mental or physical training: "the tariqa offered spiritual discipline"
   • ▪ a system of rules of conduct: "he doesn't have to submit to normal disciplines"
   • 2. a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education: "sociology is a fairly new discipline" Similar field (of study)branch of knowledgecourse of studysubjectareaspecialist subjectspecialityspecialty

   verb

   • 1. train (someone) to obey rules or a code of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience: "many parents have been afraid to discipline their children" Similar traindrillteachschoolcoacheducateregimentindoctrinatelay down the law to someonebring into line
   • ▪ punish or rebuke formally for an offence: "a member of staff was to be disciplined by management" Similar punishpenalizetake disciplinary action againstbring to bookreprimandrebukereprovechastisecastigateupbraidremonstrate withinformal:dress downgive someone a dressing-downrap over the knucklesgive someone a roastinggive someone a rocketput on the matcarpetput on the carpetarchaic:chasten
   • ▪ train oneself to do something in a controlled and habitual way: "every month discipline yourself to go through the file"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘mortification by scourging oneself’): via Old French from Latin disciplina ‘instruction, knowledge’, from discipulus (see disciple).

   Derivatives

   • 1. disciplinable adjective
   • 2. disciplinal adjective

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2. en.wikipedia.org › Outline_of_academic_disciplinesOutline of academic disciplines - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · An academic discipline or field of study is a branch of knowledge, taught and researched as part of higher education. A scholar's discipline is commonly defined by the university faculties and learned societies to which they belong and the academic journals in which they publish research.

3. huntr.co › interview-questions › discipline50 Interview Questions About Discipline (With Answers)

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   4 days ago · What is discipline? Discipline is a fundamental soft skill that refers to the ability to stay focused on your goals, follow through on commitments, and maintain control over your actions and behaviors.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ScienceScience - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Science is a strict systematic discipline that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable hypotheses and predictions about the world.

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   What is an academic discipline?

   • An academic discipline or field of study is a branch of knowledge, taught and researched as part of higher education. A scholar's discipline is commonly defined by the university faculties and learned societies to which they belong and the academic journals in which they publish research .

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   What is the difference between a discipline and a sub-discipline?

   • Disciplines vary between well-established ones that exist in almost all universities and have well-defined rosters of journals and conferences, and nascent ones supported by only a few universities and publications. A discipline may have branches, and these are often called sub-disciplines.

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   What is interdisciplinary science?

   • Interdisciplinary science involves the combination of two or more disciplines into one, such as bioinformatics, a combination of biology and computer science or cognitive sciences. The concept has existed since the ancient Greek and it became popular again in the 20th century.

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6. thehighschooler.net › 50-inspiring-discipline-quotes50 Inspiring Discipline Quotes to Keep You Focused

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   1 day ago · Greatness will come.”. – Dwayne Johnson. “Discipline is the foundation upon which all success is built. Lack of discipline inevitably leads to failure.”. – Jim Rohn. “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”. – Abraham Lincoln. “Without discipline, there’s no life at all.”.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Science,_technologyScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. A high school student explains her engineering project to a judge in Sacramento, California, in 2015. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ( STEM) is an umbrella term used to group together the distinct but related technical disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and ...

8. enjoyingthejourney.org › discipline-makes-theDiscipline Makes the Difference - Enjoying the Journey

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   4 days ago · Discipline. Educational institutions speak of disciplines, or branches of instruction. Yet few of the students that pass through those halls ever learn the power and joy of a truly disciplined life.

9. www.britannica.com › sports › gymnasticsGymnastics | Events, Equipment, Types, History, & Facts

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   3 days ago · Gymnastics is the performance of systematic exercises—often with the use of rings, bars, and other apparatus—either as a competitive sport or to improve strength, agility, coordination, and physical conditioning. Learn more about the history and events of gymnastics in this article.