rubric
noun · verb · adjective
Simple meaning
A set of scoring criteria for evaluating student work and for giving feedback.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
roobrikSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹubɹɪk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
education
A set of scoring criteria for evaluating student work and for giving feedback.
education
A set of explanatory notes or rules at the beginning of an exam paper, usually typographically distinct from the rest of the paper.
A title of a category or a class.
An established rule or custom; a guideline.
Category name
“It is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'”
A title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
verb
Adorn with ruby red color
transitive
To adorn with red; to redden.
transitive
To organize or classify into rubrics.
adjective
Of or relating to the rubric or rubrics; rubrical.
Coloured or marked with red; placed in rubrics.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
More ways to use rubric
- “It is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'”noun
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