English noun: rubric |
1. | rubric (communication) an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure |
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| Broader (hypernym) | prescript, rule |
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2. | rubric (communication) an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text |
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| Synonyms | gloss |
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| Broader (hypernym) | account, explanation |
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3. | rubric (communication) directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book) |
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| Broader (hypernym) | direction, instruction |
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4. | rubric (communication) a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with |
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| Samples | Title 8 provided federal help for schools.
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| Synonyms | statute title, title |
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| Broader (hypernym) | head, header, heading |
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5. | rubric (communication) a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type |
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| Broader (hypernym) | head, header, heading, title |
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6. | rubric (cognition) category name |
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| Samples | It is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'.
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| Broader (hypernym) | category |
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