Sekirov Dictionary

rubric

/ˈɹuːbɹɪk/

noun 9
adjective 2
verb 2
forms 5

noun9

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A title of a category or a class.
- That would fall under the rubric of things we can ignore for now.
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A set of scoring criteria for evaluating student work and for giving feedback.
- We refer to the rubric when marking oral examinations.
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The directions for a religious service, formerly printed in red letters.
- All the clergy in England solemnly pledge themselves to observe the rubrics. — 1842
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A set of explanatory notes or rules at the beginning of an exam paper, usually typographically distinct from the rest of the paper.
- Do not award marks to candidates who have made rubric errors.
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An established rule or custom; a guideline.
- Whilst this rubric is not written into law, it should always be followed.
A heading in a book highlighted in red.
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A statement of intent.
- The Government's rubric of "caring for communities" is ridiculous.
A flourish after a signature.
Red ochre.

adjective2

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Coloured or marked with red; placed in rubrics.
- VVhat tho' my Name stood rubric on the vvalls? / Or plaister'd posts, vvith Claps in capitals? — 1735
Of or relating to the rubric or rubrics; rubrical.

verb2

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To adorn with red; to redden.
- That Cavalier who Rubricks his Executions with the Bloud he hath drawn by the instrument of Extortion from the Poor. — 1681
To organize or classify into rubrics.

forms

rubricked · rubricking · rubrics · more rubric · most rubric

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