Rubric - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈruːbrɪk|  American pronunciation of the word rubric
Brit.  |ˈruːbrɪk|  British pronunciation of the word rubric

noun

- an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
- an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text (syn: gloss)
- directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)
- a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with (syn: title)
- a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
- category name
it is usually discussed under the rubric of 'functional obesity'

verb

- adorn with ruby red color

Extra examples

...the rubrics at the beginning of the chapters are intended to be humorous...

...the rubric, popular among jewelers anyway, that a man should spend a month's salary on his fiancée's engagement ring...

The names were listed under the rubric 'Contributors'.

Word forms

noun
singular: rubric
plural: rubrics
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