discipline; school subject; training subject
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
academic discipline; branch of learning
formalRefers to major fields of study within an academic framework, such as in higher education or research.
Biology is an important natural science discipline.
The range of academic disciplines offered by the university is very broad.
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Interdisciplinary research is receiving increasing attention.
noun
school subject; course; curriculum
neutralRefers to specific subjects taught in primary, secondary, or higher education.
Mathematics is my favorite school subject.
She has excellent grades in all her subjects.
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The school added three new subjects to the curriculum.
noun
knowledge-based subject (in military/physical training)
technicalSpecifically contrasts with practical or skills-based training subjects ('术科'). Used in specialized training contexts.
Study at military academies includes both knowledge-based subjects and skills-based subjects.
Besides physical training, they also have to study military knowledge-based subjects.