discipline
Academic branch; willpower
Discipline is a noun and a verb with a range of loosely related meanings.
Discipline in a classroom is behavior in accordance with rules or order.
A field of study can also be called a discipline: disciplines of the humanities.
Training undertaken to improve skills can also be called discipline.
When you discipline someone, you take steps to bring them under control, either as a part of their training or as a form of punishment: They expect nannies to provide quality care but then do not allow them to discipline the children.
Fixing of mistakes
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- chastisementFormal scolding or correction
- consequenceResult of an action
detention · scolding · admonishment · censure · reproof · suspension · spanking · grounding
Mental strength resisting impulse
- restraintControl over impulses
- self-regulationManaging one's own behavior
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- moderationAvoidance of excess
self-mastery · composure · self-restraint · abstinence · self-denial · fortitude · perseverance · patience
Hole-boring device
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- routineRegular sequence of actions
repetition · exercises · rigor · dedication · commitment · preparation · bootcamp · drills
Skill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- craftSkilled manual art
- artistryExceptional creative skill
virtuosity · competence · dedication · honing · refinement · excellence · command · adeptness
Area of specialty
- subjectMatter under discussion
- specialtyArea of expertise
- branchDivision or woody limb
- domainArea of control
area · scholarship · study · methodology · subdiscipline · specialization · curriculum · research
Place of Christian worship
- synodChurch governing assembly
- bishopDiocesan clergy head
- eldersSenior community members
- pastorChristian congregation leader
congregational · episcopal · deacons · polity · governance · excommunication · penance · confession
Arrangement of interconnected parts
- rulesPrinciples governing behavior
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- organizationStructured group with purpose
systematization · hierarchy · regimentation · uniformity · coordination · conformity · procedures · standards
correction
Fixing of mistakes
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- chastisementFormal scolding or correction
consequence · detention · scolding · admonishment · censure · reproof · suspension · spanking · grounding · timeout
willpower
Mental strength resisting impulse
- restraintControl over impulses
- self-regulationManaging one's own behavior
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
moderation · self-mastery · composure · self-restraint · abstinence · self-denial · fortitude · perseverance · patience · determination
drill
Hole-boring device
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
routine · repetition · exercises · rigor · dedication · commitment · preparation · bootcamp · drills · habits
expertise
Skill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- craftSkilled manual art
artistry · virtuosity · competence · dedication · honing · refinement · excellence · command · adeptness · specialization
field
Area of specialty
domain · area · scholarship · study · methodology · subdiscipline · specialization · curriculum · research · academic
church
Place of Christian worship
pastor · congregational · episcopal · deacons · polity · governance · excommunication · penance · confession · clergy
structure
Arrangement of interconnected parts
- rulesPrinciples governing behavior
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
organization · systematization · hierarchy · regimentation · uniformity · coordination · conformity · procedures · standards · compliance
- parentinggentle parenting, child, mom, children, kids
- military termsarmy, navy, air force, marines, soldier
- valuesvalue, honesty, worth, fairness, morals
- athlete lifestyletraining, workouts, gym, practice, recovery
- character traitspersonality, virtue, temperament, honor, disposition
- child psychology for parentstantrums, bonding, milestones, attachment, behavior
disciplineself-indulgence
Excessive yielding to desires
indiscipline · incontinence · disinhibition · impulsiveness · recklessness
disciplinechaos
Complete disorder and confusion
disorder · disorganization · confusion · anarchy · disarray
disciplinepardon
Official release from punishment
forgiveness · reprieve · acquittal · exoneration · clemency
- self disciplineInternal behavioral control
- school disciplineEnforcement of student conduct rules
- mental disciplineTrained control of thought
- classroom disciplineManaging student behavior
- military disciplineEnforced behavioral standards in armed forces
- disciplinary measuresPenalties for wrongdoing
disciplined, undisciplined, disciplines, disciplining, disciplinary, disciplinarian, self-disciplined, indiscipline, self-discipline