rubric

/ˈruːbrɪk/
noun
  1. A set of guidelines or criteria used to evaluate or grade something, such as an assignment or performance.
    • Before the presentation, the judges reviewed the rubric to ensure fair scoring.
    • She used a rubric to assess each student's science project.
    • The teacher gave us a rubric so we knew exactly how our essays would be graded.
  2. A title, heading, or category under which something is classified or considered.
    • The new policy was introduced under the rubric of workplace safety.
    • All complaints fall under the rubric of customer service issues.
    • He grouped his expenses under the rubric of 'household costs.'
  3. A direction or rule in a liturgical book, often printed in red or special type.
    • The priest followed the rubric for the baptism ceremony.
    • The rubric instructed the choir to stand during the hymn.
    • In the old prayer book, the rubrics were printed in red ink.
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