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category vs rubric

rubric vs category

category and rubric both are nouns.

category is not a verb while rubric is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
category Yes No No No
rubric Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rubric is a hyponym of category; that is, rubric is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than category:
  • category: a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme
  • rubric: category name
Other hyponyms of category include form, kind, sort, variety, pigeonhole, way.
category (noun) rubric (noun)
a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme category name
a collection of things sharing a common attribute a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
category (verb) rubric (verb)
adorn with ruby red color
Difference between category and rubric

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