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1.NounA heading in a book highlighted in red.
2.NounA title of a category or a class."That would fall under the rubric of things we can ignore for now."
3.NounThe directions for a religious service, formerly printed in red letters.
4.NounAn established rule or custom; a guideline."Whilst this rubric is not written into law, it should always be followed."
5.NounA statement of intent."The Government's rubric of "caring for communities" is ridiculous."
6.NounA 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."
7.NounA set of scoring criteria for evaluating student work and for giving feedback."We refer to the rubric when marking oral examinations."
8.NounA flourish after a signature.
9.NounRed ochre.
10.AdjectiveColoured or marked with red; placed in rubrics.
11.AdjectiveOf or relating to the rubric or rubrics; rubrical.
12.VerbTo adorn with red; to redden.
13.VerbTo organize or classify into rubrics.