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Rubric

/ˈɹuːbɹɪk/

A heading in a book highlighted in red.

📖 Definitions of "Rubric"

noun
  1. 1

    A heading in a book highlighted in red.

  2. 2

    A title of a category or a class.

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    An established rule or custom; a guideline.

verb
  1. 1

    To adorn with red; to redden.

adjective
  1. 1

    Coloured or marked with red; placed in rubrics.

  2. 2

    Of or relating to the rubric or rubrics; rubrical.

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