rubric

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A heading in a book highlighted in red.
2. 2
   A title of a category or a class.
3. 3
   The directions for a religious service, formerly printed in red letters.
4. 4
   An established rule or custom; a guideline.
5. 5
   A statement of intent.
6. 6
   A set of explanatory notes or rules at the beginning of an exam paper, usually typographically distinct from the rest of the paper.
7. 7
   A set of scoring criteria for evaluating student work and for giving feedback.
8. 8
   A flourish after a signature.
9. 9
   Red ochre.

Adjective

1. 1
   Coloured or marked with red; placed in rubrics.
2. 2
   Of or relating to the rubric or rubrics; rubrical.

Verb

1. 1
   To adorn with red; to redden.
2. 2
   To organize or classify into rubrics.