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a rubric is a general rule, template, or standard yes

• Yoric 2y ago
  Never seen the word used in that sense. As far as me or my dictionary are concerned, a rubric is a category, or perhaps a chapter. :shrug:
  • vunderba 2y ago
    Consider purchasing a better English dictionary. I worked in the ESL/EFL industry for years and never encountered the word rubric as a synonym for category/chapter. It is commonly used to refer to a guideline or rule.
    • Yoric 2y ago
      Could it be a UK vs. US thingy?
    • binary132 2y ago
      I was actually pleasantly surprised when I looked it up in an effort to "own" gp to see its etymology.
  • binary132 2y ago
    https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubric https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubric