rubric
//ˈruːbrɪk//
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.