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ACROSS-THE-BOARD
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Dictionary entry overview: What does across-the-board mean?
• ACROSS-THE-BOARD (adjective)
The adjective ACROSS-THE-BOARD has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: ACROSS-THE-BOARD used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• ACROSS-THE-BOARD (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Broad in scope or content
Synonyms:
across-the-board; all-embracing; all-encompassing; all-inclusive; blanket; broad; encompassing; extensive; panoptic; wide
Context example:
granted him wide powers
Similar:
comprehensive (including all or everything)
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