1. red lettering or markings, especially in manuscripts or printed books
Usage: formal; often used in historical or religious contexts
2. the act or process of marking text in red
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• The medieval manuscript featured elaborate rubrications throughout its pages.
• The scribe added rubrications to highlight important passages in the religious text.
• Scholars studied the rubrications to understand the manuscript’s historical significance.
• The printer used rubrications to emphasize chapter headings in the book.
• Ancient rubrications helped readers navigate through complex legal documents.
• The restoration team carefully preserved the original rubrications in the illuminated manuscript.