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across-the-board

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

wide or comprehensive in scope or applicability.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • They recently made across-the-board changes to the benefits package.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Aired at the same time daily (or at least on Mondays to Fridays).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: broadcasting, media, television

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adjective satellite

Meaning 3

broad in scope or content- T.G.Winner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • across-the-board pay increases
  • an all-embracing definition
  • blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
  • an invention with broad applications
  • a panoptic study of Soviet nationality
  • granted him wide powers

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: all-embracing, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, blanket(a), broad, encompassing, extensive, panoptic, wide

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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