across the board vs broad-ranging

across the board

prep
  • Pertaining to all categories or things. 

  • Having an equal amount staked on a competitor placing first, second, or third. 

  • Of a move or sequence of play, made in response to developments occurring in the game, as opposed to pre-planned or according to theory. 

broad-ranging

adj
  • Synonym of wide-ranging 

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