Discipline
noun
A way of behaving that shows a willingness to obey rules or orders.
The teacher maintains strict discipline in her classroom.
Often appears as...
- strict discipline
- military discipline
noun
A field of study or a branch of knowledge or learning.
Physics is a discipline of science.
Often appears as...
- academic discipline
- scientific discipline
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Academic
noun
Punishment given to correct or train a person.
The student was given discipline for breaking the school's rule.
Often appears as...
- school discipline
- corporate discipline
verb
To train or control someone or something usually by establishing clear rules.
I was disciplined by my parents at a young age.
Often appears as...
- discipline oneself
- discipline a child
noun
A way of behaving that shows a willingness to obey rules or orders.
The teacher maintains strict discipline in her classroom.
Often appears as...
- strict discipline
- military discipline
noun
A field of study or a branch of knowledge or learning.
Physics is a discipline of science.
Often appears as...
- academic discipline
- scientific discipline
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Punishment given to correct or train a person.
The student was given discipline for breaking the school's rule.
Often appears as...
- school discipline
- corporate discipline
verb
To train or control someone or something usually by establishing clear rules.
I was disciplined by my parents at a young age.
Often appears as...
- discipline oneself
- discipline a child
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Social Expectations
Discipline involves meeting social expectations, showing respect for rules and authority.
In the army, soldiers practice discipline by following commands without question.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive Connotation
Often seen positively, indicating good behavior and self-control.
Her discipline with time management allowed her to succeed in her projects.
Pro Tip 1/2Social Expectations
Discipline involves meeting social expectations, showing respect for rules and authority.
In the army, soldiers practice discipline by following commands without question.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive Connotation
Often seen positively, indicating good behavior and self-control.
Her discipline with time management allowed her to succeed in her projects.
Pro Tip 1/2Social Expectations
Discipline involves meeting social expectations, showing respect for rules and authority.
In the army, soldiers practice discipline by following commands without question.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive Connotation
Often seen positively, indicating good behavior and self-control.
Her discipline with time management allowed her to succeed in her projects.
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How playing an...
As with any other workout, disciplined, structured practice in playing music strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities. The most obvious difference between listening to music and playing it is that the latter requires fine motor skills,
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My life as an outsider PIPE...
a missed it in the fashion industry because while at boss tyrunt a commercial business I also embody the art world make films installations and I show them in galleries and museums interestingly this condition has given me the freedom to be an immigrant within various disciplines
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This is Sparta: Fierce...
so that they could learn to deal with different temperatures. Spartan boys were encouraged to steal in order to survive, but if they were caught, they would be disciplined, not because they stole, but because they were caught in the act. During the annual contest of endurance
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Music and creativity in...
in what, to their eyes, was a pretty barbaric world. An educated, civilized person was expected to be proficient in all aspects of creative thought inspired by the Muses, and the common medium through which these disciplines were taught, studied, and disseminated was music.
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What if a US presidential...
Now he has written beautifully and well about how strategically you can roll back a coup just using very smart, very disciplined, very nonviolent protest. And a lot of his best ideas, and people have been influenced by that, are available in a new guidebook called,
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Srdja Popovic: How to...
That thing doesn't exist in the world. Whenever you see young people in front of the row trying to fraternize with the police or military, somebody was thinking about it before. Now, at the end, nonviolent discipline. And this is probably the game-changer.
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Who is Alexander von...
everywhere and in every scientific discipline. He is, perhaps, the most important forgotten man of science. But he doesn't have to be, because if you remember him, perhaps his influence will be celebrated.
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5 Amazing Animal...
putting your head in the lion's mouth in parenting lions are from the old school they aren't afraid of disciplines like human children comes our more Restless
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The First Militaristic...
and that was a militarized discipline. A respect for chain of command, loyalty, the willing to attack the hill when told, regardless of the outcome.
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What really matters at...
than at the end of life, where things are so distilled and concentrated. There are no do-overs. My purpose today is to reach out across disciplines
Video examples
How playing an...
As with any other workout, disciplined, structured practice in playing music strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities. The most obvious difference between listening to music and playing it is that the latter requires fine motor skills,
Video examples
My life as an outsider PIPE...
a missed it in the fashion industry because while at boss tyrunt a commercial business I also embody the art world make films installations and I show them in galleries and museums interestingly this condition has given me the freedom to be an immigrant within various disciplines
Video examples
This is Sparta: Fierce...
so that they could learn to deal with different temperatures. Spartan boys were encouraged to steal in order to survive, but if they were caught, they would be disciplined, not because they stole, but because they were caught in the act. During the annual contest of endurance
Video examples
Music and creativity in...
in what, to their eyes, was a pretty barbaric world. An educated, civilized person was expected to be proficient in all aspects of creative thought inspired by the Muses, and the common medium through which these disciplines were taught, studied, and disseminated was music.
Video examples
What if a US presidential...
Now he has written beautifully and well about how strategically you can roll back a coup just using very smart, very disciplined, very nonviolent protest. And a lot of his best ideas, and people have been influenced by that, are available in a new guidebook called,
Video examples
Srdja Popovic: How to...
That thing doesn't exist in the world. Whenever you see young people in front of the row trying to fraternize with the police or military, somebody was thinking about it before. Now, at the end, nonviolent discipline. And this is probably the game-changer.
Video examples
Who is Alexander von...
everywhere and in every scientific discipline. He is, perhaps, the most important forgotten man of science. But he doesn't have to be, because if you remember him, perhaps his influence will be celebrated.
Video examples
5 Amazing Animal...
putting your head in the lion's mouth in parenting lions are from the old school they aren't afraid of disciplines like human children comes our more Restless
Video examples
The First Militaristic...
and that was a militarized discipline. A respect for chain of command, loyalty, the willing to attack the hill when told, regardless of the outcome.
Video examples
What really matters at...
than at the end of life, where things are so distilled and concentrated. There are no do-overs. My purpose today is to reach out across disciplines
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Quote examples
Buddha
Leader
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.
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John Lewis
American Politician
Before we went on any protest, whether it was sit-ins or the freedom rides or any march, we prepared ourselves, and we were disciplined. We were committed to the way of peace - the way of non-violence - the way of love - the way of life as the way of living.
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Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
I know there are actors we all want to beat up a little. I think it's important to do whatever it takes, and whatever it takes sometimes involves some physical or mental discipline. There's a lot at stake.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
Nothing is a hobby - each discipline is its own world with its own high standards. Of course, every artist has 'minor works' that they do, but I don't think I have any 'minor disciplines.
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Wilma Rudolph
American Athlete
It doesn't matter what you're trying to accomplish. It's all a matter of discipline. I was determined to discover what life held for me beyond the inner-city streets.
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Margaret Thatcher
English Leader
Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
Want balance in your life? Then sure, get your own act together, but don't forget four powerful disciplines of execution in your team and organization.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
It takes tremendous discipline to control the influence, the power you have over other people's lives.
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John Locke
English Philosopher
The discipline of desire is the background of character.
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Buddha
Leader
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.
Quote examples
John Lewis
American Politician
Before we went on any protest, whether it was sit-ins or the freedom rides or any march, we prepared ourselves, and we were disciplined. We were committed to the way of peace - the way of non-violence - the way of love - the way of life as the way of living.
Quote examples
Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
I know there are actors we all want to beat up a little. I think it's important to do whatever it takes, and whatever it takes sometimes involves some physical or mental discipline. There's a lot at stake.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
Nothing is a hobby - each discipline is its own world with its own high standards. Of course, every artist has 'minor works' that they do, but I don't think I have any 'minor disciplines.
Quote examples
Wilma Rudolph
American Athlete
It doesn't matter what you're trying to accomplish. It's all a matter of discipline. I was determined to discover what life held for me beyond the inner-city streets.
Quote examples
Margaret Thatcher
English Leader
Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.
Quote examples
Stephen Covey
American Educator
Want balance in your life? Then sure, get your own act together, but don't forget four powerful disciplines of execution in your team and organization.
Quote examples
Zig Ziglar
American Author
It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.
Quote examples
Clint Eastwood
American Actor
It takes tremendous discipline to control the influence, the power you have over other people's lives.
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John Locke
English Philosopher
The discipline of desire is the background of character.
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