rubric

/'ru:brik/

Thân thiện

The rubric at the top of the page clearly states the assignment's grading criteria.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A category or class under which something is considered: A descriptive heading or classification used to group related items or ideas.
   • A title, heading, or initial letter in a manuscript or book, traditionally printed or written in red ink or in a distinctive style for emphasis.
   • An authoritative rule, set of instructions, or established custom, especially for conducting a religious or official ceremony.
   • An explanatory note or gloss, particularly for a word in a text.

2. Verb:

   • To adorn, inscribe, or mark with red color or in a rubricated style. (This usage is rare and highly specialized, primarily in historical or artistic contexts.)

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • The professor grouped the various theories under the broad rubric of "postmodern thought."
  • The chapter rubrics in the medieval manuscript were beautifully illuminated in red and gold.
  • The priest followed the rubric for the baptismal service as printed in the prayer book.
  • The editor added a rubric in the margin to clarify the archaic term.

• Verb:

  • The scribe rubricated the initial letters of each psalm. (Note: The verb form is most commonly "to rubricate," derived from "rubric.")

Advanced Usage

• "Under the rubric of...": Used to indicate the category, theme, or framework within which something is discussed or classified.

  • Various social programs fall under the rubric of public welfare.

• Liturgical Rubric: Specific instructions in a religious service book detailing the actions, words, and movements to be performed.

  • The rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer are essential for Anglican liturgy.

Variants and Related Words

• Rubricate (verb): To mark, color, or write in red; to furnish with rubrics.
  • The monks would rubricate important passages in their manuscripts.
• Rubrication (noun): The action or process of rubricating.
  • The rubrication of the document made the headings stand out clearly.

Synonyms

• Category: Class, classification, heading.
• Heading: Title, caption, headline.
• Rule: Directive, instruction, guideline.
• Gloss: Explanation, annotation, note.

Related Phrases

• "To provide a rubric for...": To establish a set of guidelines or criteria for something.
  • The new policy provides a clear rubric for evaluating employee performance.

Related Idioms

• "By the rubric": According to the established rule or custom.
  • The ceremony was conducted strictly by the rubric.

Học thuật

Noun

1. category name
   • it is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'
2. a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
3. 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
4. directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)
5. an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
6. an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure

Verb

1. adorn with ruby red color

Từ đồng nghĩa

• title
• statute title
• gloss