Rubrication

Pronunciation: /ˈɹubɹɪkˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Rubrication (noun)

  1. The act of marking text or documents with red ink or red symbols to show parts that need attention or correction.
  2. The use of a scoring guide that lists criteria and levels, to judge work in a consistent way.
  3. In old manuscripts, the practice of adding red writing or headings to organize the text and highlight important parts.

Examples

  • The rubrication shows red marking on the page.
  • Rubrication highlights red marking to guide the reader.