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rubric

The correct spelling is rubric.

How to pronounce rubric

/ˈɹuːbɹɪk/
noun

IPA: /ˈɹuːbɹɪk/

Say it like: Rub-ric

The correct spelling is rubric. A heading in a book highlighted in red. For example: "That would fall under the rubric of things we can ignore for now."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A heading in a book highlighted in red.
  2. 2.A title of a category or a class.
  3. 3.The directions for a religious service, formerly printed in red letters.
  4. 4.An established rule or custom; a guideline.
  5. 5.A printed set of scoring criteria for evaluating student work and for giving feedback.

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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