across-the-board \ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\adjective 1.of a racing bet: placed in combination to win, place, or show 2.: embracing all classes or categories without exception : blanket < an across-the-board tax cut > 3.of a radio or television program: scheduled at the same time on consecutive days (usually Monday through Friday) each week