rubric

//ˈruːbrɪk//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

rubricSingular
rubricsPlural
1

A set of instructions or rules, especially for conducting a religious service or ceremony.

The priest followed the rubric for the baptism ceremony.

2

A heading or title, especially one written or printed in red or in special lettering.

The chapter rubric was printed in elegant red letters.

3

A category or classification under which something is considered.

This issue falls under the rubric of environmental policy.

4

A scoring guide or set of criteria used to evaluate performance, especially in education.

The teacher created a rubric to grade the students' essays fairly.