rubrics

Noun

rubric (plural rubrics)

1. A heading in a book highlighted in red.
2. A title of a category or a class.
   • That would fall under the rubric of things we can ignore for now.
3. The directions for a religious service, formerly printed in red letters.
   • All the clergy in England solemnly pledge themselves to observe the rubrics.1842, Walter Hook, Church Dictionary
4. An established rule or custom; a guideline.
   • Whilst this rubric is not written into law, it should always be followed.
5. A statement of intent.
   • The Government's rubric of "caring for communities" is ridiculous.
6. 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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