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disciplines

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪsɪplɪnz]

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

Context: “education”

(noun) a field of study or a subject that people learn about in school or university. For example, mathematics or history are different disciplines.

Example

She decided to major in two disciplines: biology and psychology.

Example

He didn't like any of the disciplines offered at the college.

Example

What disciplines are required for this degree?

Context: “behavior”

(noun) the practice of training people or animals to follow rules or a certain way of behaving. Like when a teacher teaches kids to behave properly.

Example

The coach emphasized the importance of discipline in training for the team.

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Without discipline, the class became chaotic and noisy.

Example

How can we improve discipline in our classroom?

Context: “control behavior”

(verb) to train someone to behave in a controlled way or to punish someone for not following rules. It's like teaching someone to follow the rules after they make a mistake.

Example

The parents decided to discipline their child for not finishing his homework.

Example

They did not discipline the dog after it chewed up the furniture.

Example

How do you discipline your pet when it misbehaves?

How to pronounce disciplines

Pronunciation: [ˈdɪsɪplɪnz]

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