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rule vs rubric

rubric vs rule

rule and rubric both are nouns.

rule and rubric both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rule Yes No Yes No
rubric Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rubric is a hyponym of rule; that is, rubric is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rule:
  • rule: prescribed guide for conduct or action
  • rubric: an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
rule (noun) rubric (noun)
measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths category name
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type
something regarded as a normative example an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
prescribed guide for conduct or action
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
dominance or power through legal authority
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
rule (verb) rubric (verb)
keep in check adorn with ruby red color
decide with authority
decide on and make a declaration about
mark or draw with a ruler
exercise authority over; as of nations
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
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