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discipline

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪsəplɪn]

Word

Learn how to use discipline in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “behavior”

(noun) the practice of training yourself or others to follow rules or behave in a certain way. It’s like when you teach a dog to sit or when you follow a schedule to do your homework.

Example

She showed great discipline by studying every night for her exams.

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Without discipline, it can be hard to get things done.

Example

How can you improve your discipline in your studies?

Context: “field of study”

(noun) a specific branch of knowledge or learning. This is like saying what school subject you are studying, like history or science.

Example

He decided to major in the discipline of psychology in college.

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They had trouble finding a discipline that interested them.

Example

What discipline are you most passionate about?

Context: “training”

(verb) to teach a lesson or correct someone's behavior, often by using consequences. It’s like when a teacher takes away recess for a student who misbehaves.

Example

The coach had to discipline the players for being late to practice.

Example

If you don’t discipline your dog, he may not learn what to do.

Example

How should parents discipline their children effectively?

How to pronounce discipline

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪsəplɪn]

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