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rubric

Dictionary definition · rubric

noun

  1. an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
  2. an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
  3. directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)
  4. a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with"Title 8 provided federal help for schools"
  5. a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
  6. category name"it is usually discussed under the rubric of ‘functional obesity’"

verb

  1. adorn with ruby red color

Similar words

glossstatute titletitle

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).