Discipline | Mean of discipline in English Dictionary

/ˈdɪsəplən/

• Noun
• control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior
1. The teacher has a hard time maintaining discipline in the classroom.
• a way of behaving that shows a willingness to obey rules or orders
1. The troops were praised for their dedication and discipline.
• behavior that is judged by how well it follows a set of rules or orders
1. poor discipline
2. maintaining good discipline

• punishment for bad behavior
1. Some parents feel that the school's principal has been too harsh in meting out discipline.
• the ability to keep working at something that is difficult
1. I tried learning the piano, but I lacked the discipline [=self-discipline] to stick with it.
2. He doesn't have the discipline [=self-control] to stay on his diet.
• an activity that is done regularly as a way of training yourself to do something or to improve your behavior
1. Keeping a journal is a good discipline for a writer.
• a field of study
1. She has received training in several academic disciplines.
• Verb
• to punish (someone) as a way of making sure that rules or orders are obeyed
1. She was disciplined for misbehaving in class.
2. He seems unwilling or unable to discipline his children.
3. disciplining the troops
• to train (yourself) to do something by controlling your behavior
1. I'm trying to discipline myself to eat less.