rubric rubric /ˈruːbrɪk/

noun

1. () An authoritative rule of conduct or procedure  ( rubric )
   an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
   
2. Category name  ( rubric )
   category name
    It is usually discussed under the rubric of functional obesity'
   it is usually discussed under the rubric of functional obesity'
   
3. A title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type  ( rubric )
   a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
   
4. A heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with  ( rubric , statute title , title )
   a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
    Title 8 provided federal help for schools
   Title 8 provided federal help for schools
   
5. Directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)  ( rubric )
   directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)
   
6. An explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text  ( gloss , rubric )
   an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
   

verb

1. Adorn with ruby red color  ( rubric )
   adorn with ruby red color