Definitions

1. noun

A set of criteria or standards used for evaluating or judging the quality or value of something.

“The judges used a strict rubric to select the winners of the art competition.”

2. noun

A heading or title in a document, especially a table of contents.

“The rubric at the beginning of the report outlined the main topics covered.”

3. verb

To divide or categorize something, especially according to a set of criteria or standards.

“The teacher will rubric the students’ essays to assess their writing skills.”