Look up: rubric

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   rubric
   [n] - directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book) 2. [n] - an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure 3. [n] - a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type 4. [n] - category name 5. [v] - adorn with ruby red color
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   Rubric
   Initials, catchwords, titles, or other parts of a work written or printed in red, as in manuscripts and early printed books
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   Rubric
   Ru'bric noun [ Middle English rubriche , Old French rubriche , French rubrique ( confer it. rubrica ), from Latin rubrica red earth for coloring, red chalk, the title of a law (because written in red), from ruber red. See red .] That part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other portions. ...
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/101
   
   
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   Rubric
   Ru'bric transitive verb To adorn ith red; to redden; to rubricate. [ R.] Johnson.
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   rubric
   That part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was coloured red, to distinguish it from other portions. Hence, specifically: ... A titlepage, or part of it, especially that giving the date and place of printing; also, the initial letters, etc, when printed in red. ... The directions and rules for the conduct of service, formerly ...
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   rubric
   noun category name; `it is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity``
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   rubric
   noun a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
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   Rubric
   `Rubric` can refer to: * Rubric (academic), a set of criteria for grading assignments. * Rubric (typography), a section of red text used for emphasis, such as a title or a heading. * Rubric (ecclesiastical), instructions concerning what actions are performed in a service and a suggested order to them. * An authoritative rule, an explanatory or introductory commentary, or an established rule, tradition, or custom. * Rubric Records, a record label.
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   rubric
   (roo´brik) red; specifically, pertaining to the red nucleus.
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    Rubric
    • (n.) A titlepage, or part of it, especially that giving the date and place of printing; also, the initial letters, etc., when printed in red. • (n.) Hence, that which is established or settled, as by authority; a thing definitely settled or fixed. • (n.) That part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colore...
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    rubric
    
    1. an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
    2. an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
    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
    5. a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
    6. category...
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