plural rubrics
formal
1
: a name or heading under which something is classified
They classify very different problems under a general rubric. [=category]
2
: an explanation or a set of instructions at the beginning of a book, a test, etc.
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“Rubric.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/rubric. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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