English to English

rubric
('r/u/br/I/k )

adjective (a)

  • Colored in, or marked with, red; placed in rubrics.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    gloss
    source: wordnet30
  • directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • category name(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    It is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'.
    source: wordnet30
  • That part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other portions.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • adorn with ruby red color(verb.change)
    source: wordnet30
  • To adorn ith red; to redden; to rubricate.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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