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adjective

ə-ˈkrȯs-ṯẖə-ˈbȯrd How to pronounce across-the-board (audio)
Definition of across-the-boardnext
as in general
belonging or relating to the whole an across-the-board reduction in the state's budget because of declining revenues

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across the board

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phrase

as in overall
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time The Oscar-nominated film received a positive reception across the board.

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Recent Examples of across-the-board
Adjective
As part of the deals, there won't be an across-the-board 3% raise for state workers as the Senate preferred, but corrections officers, state law enforcement officials and firefighters will receive a 4% raise. — CBS News, 23 May 2026 But representatives of the seven general fund departments affected by the cuts argued that the across-the-board reductions would disproportionately affect certain departments. — Reeti Malhotra june 11, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Phrase
These cases where dual-class shares have gone awry are often cited by good governance advocates as justification for sunsetting dual-class shares across the board. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026 Another factor in the increasing scores across the board in Florida could be the relative youth of the FAST test, which was first used in 2022. — Austin Horn july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for across-the-board
Recent Examples of Synonyms for across-the-board
  1. general
  2. overall
  3. generic
  4. universal
  5. common
  6. broad
Adjective
  • Others, like Chevanni Davids, a 33-year-old South African man living in Bali, use them to maintain a general sense of well-being.
    — Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Ukraine's military general staff said Monday that the strike caused a fire at the facility, which is situated nearly 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) from Ukrainian territory and close to Russia's border with Kazakhstan.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of general
Adjective
  • Importantly, these are healthy changes as the heart doesn’t have to work as hard and the entire cardiovascular system becomes much more efficient along with the overall improved conditioning of the athlete.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • The overall structure has a solid foundation, with the use of 165-MPa ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), a strong material that can handle the construction's cantilevered roof areas and curved structures.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Definition of overall
Adjective
  • Mentioning a favorite weekend routine can tell others more than a collection of generic interests.
    — Matthew Kayser Updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • My recent research showed that choosing the right-size models for specific tasks—instead of the biggest, most generic models out there—can reduce the quantity of energy needed by a factor of 33.
    — Sasha Luccioni, Time, 3 July 2026
Definition of generic
Adjective
  • While water bottle preferences are deeply personal, packing one is a universal essential.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Advocates have also credited her work as helping build momentum for Minnesota’s universal school meals program, signed into law in 2023.
    — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Definition of universal
Adjective
  • Room-service delivery robots are already common in hotels across many large Chinese cities.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The most common cat colors are orange, black, cream or gray, but cats can come in unique hues, such as chocolate or lilac.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of common
Adjective
  • Organizing the festival during wartime has given it a broader purpose, Isaienko said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
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