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Meaning of rubric

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rubric

Pronunciation:/ˈɹuːbɹɪk//ˈɹuːbɹɪk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A heading in a book highlighted in red.

  2. A title of a category or a class.

    Example: That would fall under the rubric of things we can ignore for now.

  3. The directions for a religious service, formerly printed in red letters.

  4. An established rule or custom; a guideline.

verb

Definitions

  1. To adorn with red; to redden.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Coloured or marked with red; placed in rubrics.

  2. Of or relating to the rubric or rubrics; rubrical.