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a•cross-the-board
Pronunciation: (u-krôs'&thslash;u bôrd', -bōrd', u-kros'-), [key]—
adj.
1. applying to all employees, members, groups, or categories; general:
The across-the-board pay increase means a raise for all employees.
2. (of a bet) covering all possibilities of winning on a given result, esp. by placing a combination bet on one horse in a race for win, place, and show.
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