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(noun) correction
the act of punishing
the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received
(noun) field, field of study, study, subject, subject area, subject field, bailiwick
a branch of knowledge
in what discipline is his doctorate?; teachers should be well trained in their subject; anthropology is the study of human beings
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently
(verb) condition, train, check
develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Parents must discipline their children; Is this dog trained?