discipline

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discipline  /ˈdɪs ə plən/ ? Meaning of "discipline"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a branch of knowledge
  2. (n) a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
  3. (n) the trait of being well behaved
  4. (n) training to improve strength or self-control
  5. (n) the act of punishing
  6. (v) develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
  7. (v) punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

Synonym(s)

bailiwick, field, field of study, study, subject, subject area

Usage(s):

  1. The school-discipline picture is even cloudier.
  2. That discipline and training kept me going.
  3. A challenge to fiscal discipline.

Quotes

  1. "I specifically considered whether to impose a suspension on Coach Belichick," Goodell wrote. "I have determined not to do so, largely because I believe that the discipline I am imposing of a maximum fine and forfeiture of a first-round draft...
    on Sep 13, 2007 By: Roger Goodell Source: New York Times

  2. "It is shameful," Obama said from the Oval Office. "And part of what we're going to need is for the folks on Wall Street who are asking for help to show some restraint, and show some discipline, and show some sense of responsibility."
    on Jan 30, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: Detroit Free Press

  3. "I strongly believe Congress needs to listen to a budget which says no tax increase and a budget, because of fiscal discipline, that can be balanced in five years," Bush told reporters after meeting with his Cabinet.
    on Feb 4, 2007 By: President Bush Source: International Herald Tribune

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