rubric
adjective
1. Coloured or marked with red; placed in rubrics.
2. Of or relating to the rubric or rubrics; rubrical.
noun
1. an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
Definition categories: communication, prescript, rule
2. an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
Similar word(s): gloss
Definition categories: communication, account, explanation
3. directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)
Definition categories: communication, direction, instruction
4. a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
Similar word(s): title
Definition categories: communication, head, header, heading
5. a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
Definition categories: communication, title, head, header, heading
6. category name
- it is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'