Dictionary Check: rubric
"rubric" is a valid word!
Scrabble
10
points
Words with Friends
13
points
Definition
noun
an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
noun
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
noun
directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)
noun
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
Example:
"Title 8 provided federal help for schools"
noun
a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
noun
category name
Example:
"it is usually discussed under the rubric of ‘functional obesity’"
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