rubric

US /ˈruː.brɪk/
UK /ˈruː.brɪk/
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1.

a heading on a document

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The report had a clear rubric at the top.
Each section of the book started with a new rubric.
2.

a set of instructions or rules, especially for a religious ceremony

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The priest followed the rubric for the baptism.
The rubric specifies how the ceremony should be conducted.
3.

a guide listing specific criteria for grading academic papers or projects

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The teacher provided a detailed rubric for the essay.
Students should review the rubric before submitting their projects.