Definition

To organize or mark something with headings or rules, often in a formal way.

Example

The teacher decided to rubricate the assignment guidelines to make them clearer for the students.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how teachers rubricate assignments?

Yeah, it really helps clarify what they expect from us.

I agree! It would be nice if they rubricate them more consistently.

Definitely! That way, we all know what to focus on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rubricate → It is formed from "rubric" (from Latin *rubrica*, meaning red ochre or red color) and "-ate" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to become). The word "rubricate" means to make something red or to mark with a red color.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rubric' which relates to the color red, and remember that 'rubricate' means to make something red or to mark it in red.

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