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rubric

rub·ric

UK/ˈɹuːbɹɪk/ US/ˈrubrɪk/ uncommon
noun (6) verb (1)

noun

1.
2.

an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

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3.

directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)

4.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

  • “Title 8 provided federal help for schools”
Synonyms
5.

a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type

6.

category name

  • “it is usually discussed under the rubric of”
  • “'”

verb

1.

Origin

From Middle English rubriche, rubrike, from Old French rubrique, from Latin rūbrīca (“red ochre”), the substance used to make red letters, from ruber (“red”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁rewdʰ-.

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