Rubric Very Common

an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure

"The new manager enforced a strict rubric that required every employee to submit timesheets by 5 PM, regardless of how late their shift actually ended."

an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

"The footnote served as a helpful rubric for that archaic term, clarifying exactly what it meant without needing to consult the dictionary."

directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)

"The old leather-bound prayer book contained detailed rubrics that guided the priest through every movement and phrase of the service."

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"

a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type

"The teacher circled the bold rubric at the top of the exam paper to help students quickly find their section."

category name

"it is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'"

A heading in a book highlighted in red.

"The old textbook was filled with faded blue ink, but the chapter titles remained crisp and bright as distinct rubrics."