rubric

• Sustantivo que designa un conjunto de criterios, pautas o reglas utilizados para evaluar, clasificar o enseñar, a menudo presentado como un encabezado o título de una categoría.

A noun referring to a set of criteria, guidelines, or rules used for assessment, classification, or instruction, often presented as a heading or category name.

1. Authoritative rule or procedureC1formal

   A set of guidelines or instructions that govern conduct or a process.

   Regla o procedimiento autoritativo

   • The teacher explained the rubric for the essay assignment.
   • The company's rubric for performance reviews is very detailed.
   • He followed the rubric for filing the legal documents.

   Sinónimoscanoncodedirectiveguidelinepreceptprocedureprotocolregulationrulestandard

2. Explanation of an obscure wordC2formal

   A brief definition or explanation of a difficult or rare word, often found in glossaries or marginal notes.

   Glosa de palabra oscura

   • The manuscript included a rubric for each archaic term.
   • The scholar added a rubric to clarify the meaning of the ancient word.
   • In the margin, a rubric explained the obscure phrase.

   Sinónimosannotationcommentdefinitionexplanationglossnote

3. Church service directionsC2formal

   Instructions for conducting Christian worship, often printed in red in a prayer book.

   Rúbrica litúrgica

   • The priest consulted the rubric for the communion service.
   • The rubric in the prayer book indicated when to stand.
   • The choir followed the rubric for the Easter ceremony.

   Sinónimosdirectioninstructionprescriptionregulationrule

4. Statute headingC2formal

   A heading that names a statute or legislative bill, often summarizing its content.

   Rúbrica de ley

   • The rubric of the bill clearly stated its purpose.
   • The legislative rubric provided a brief summary of the law.
   • The lawyer referred to the rubric to understand the statute's scope.

   Sinónimoscaptionheadinginscriptiontitle

5. Printed heading in special typeC2formal

   A title or heading printed in red or a distinctive typeface for emphasis.

   Rúbrica tipográfica

   • The rubric at the top of the page was printed in red ink.
   • The chapter rubric used a bold font to stand out.
   • The rubric highlighted the main topic of the section.

   Sinónimoscaptionheadheadingheadlineinscriptiontitle

6. Category nameB2formal

   A name or label for a category or class of items.

   Rúbrica (categoría)

   • The rubric 'Science' includes all related subjects.
   • Under the rubric of 'Health', we discuss nutrition and exercise.
   • The report was filed under the rubric of 'Finance'.

   Sinónimoscaptioncategoryclassclassificationdesignationheadheadinglabeltagtitle

• Verbo que significa evaluar o revisar algo según un conjunto de criterios o pautas, o asignar una calificación o clasificación basada en dichos criterios.

A verb meaning to assess or evaluate something according to a set of criteria or guidelines.

1. Adorn with ruby red colorC2formal

   To color or mark with a red hue, especially in the context of manuscripts or decorative writing.

   Rubricar (teñir de rojo)

   • The scribe rubricated the initial letters of each chapter.
   • Medieval monks would rubricate important passages in religious texts.
   • The artist rubricated the borders of the manuscript with intricate designs.

   Sinónimosminiatereddenrubricate