rubric

• Nom désignant un ensemble de critères, de principes directeurs ou de règles utilisés pour évaluer, classer ou enseigner, souvent présenté comme un titre ou une catégorie.

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.

   Règle d'autorité ou procédure

   • 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.

   Synonymescanoncodedirectiveguidelinepreceptprocedureprotocolregulationrulestandard

2. Explanation of an obscure wordC2formal

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

   Note explicative d'un mot rare

   • 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.

   Synonymesannotationcommentdefinitionexplanationglossnote

3. Church service directionsC2formal

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

   rubrique liturgique

   • 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.

   Synonymesdirectioninstructionprescriptionregulationrule

4. Statute headingC2formal

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

   Rubrique de loi

   • 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.

   Synonymescaptionheadinginscriptiontitle

5. Printed heading in special typeC2formal

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

   Titre en caractères distinctifs

   • 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.

   Synonymescaptionheadheadingheadlineinscriptiontitle

6. Category nameB2formal

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

   Rubrique (catégorie)

   • 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'.

   Synonymescaptioncategoryclassclassificationdesignationheadheadinglabeltagtitle

• Verbe signifiant évaluer ou examiner quelque chose selon un ensemble de critères ou de lignes directrices.

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.

   Rubriquer

   • 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.

   Synonymesminiatereddenrubricate