applied science vs discipline

applied science and discipline both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
applied science	Yes	No	No	No
discipline	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, discipline is a hypernym of applied science; that is, discipline is a word with a broader meaning than applied science:

applied science: the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
discipline: a branch of knowledge

Other hypernyms of applied science include bailiwick, field, field of study, study, subject, subject area, subject field.

applied science (noun)	discipline (noun)
the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems	training to improve strength or self-control
	the act of disciplining
	the trait of being well behaved
	a branch of knowledge
	a system of rules of conduct or method of practice

applied science (verb)	discipline (verb)
	punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
	develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control