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/ˈswēpiNG/

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adjective: sweeping

1.
extending or performed in a long, continuous curve.
"sweeping, desolate moorlands"
Similar:
broad
extensive
expansive
vast
spacious
roomy
boundless
panoramic
Opposite:
small
narrow
2.
wide in range or effect.
"we cannot recommend any sweeping alterations"
Similar:
extensive
wide-ranging
global
broad
wide
comprehensive
all-inclusive
all-embracing
far-reaching
across the board
worldwide
catholic
exhaustive
pervasive
thorough
in-depth
radical
wall-to-wall
overwhelming
decisive
complete
total
absolute
out-and-out
thoroughgoing
unconditional
unlimited
unrestricted
unqualified
plenary
Opposite:
narrow
restricted
limited

noun

noun: sweeping; plural noun: sweepings

dirt or refuse collected by sweeping.
"the sweepings from the house"

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Sweeping | Definition of Sweeping by Merriam-Webster

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1a : moving or extending in a wide curve or over a wide area. b : having a curving line or form. 2a : extensive sweeping reforms. b : marked by wholesale and indiscriminate inclusion sweeping generalities.

Sweeping | Definition of Sweeping at Dictionary.com

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adjective · of wide range or scope. · moving or passing about over a wide area: a sweeping glance. · moving, driving, or passing steadily and forcibly on. · (of the ...

Sweep | Definition of Sweep at Dictionary.com

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verb (used with object), swept, sweep·ing. · to move or remove (dust, dirt, etc.) with or as if with a broom, brush, or the like. · to clear or clean (a floor, room, chimney, ...

SWEEPING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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4 days ago — sweeping adjective [before noun] (GENERAL). affecting many things or people; large: It is obvious that sweeping changes ...

Sweeping definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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sweeping · 1. adjective [ADJ n] A sweeping curve is a long wide curve. · 2. adjective If someone makes a sweeping statement or generalization, they make a ...

Sweeping - definition of sweeping by The Free Dictionary

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sweep•ing · 1. of wide range or scope. · 2. moving or passing over a wide area: a sweeping glance. · 3. moving or driving steadily and forcibly on. · 4. (of the ...

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sweeping adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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sweeping · sweeping reforms/changes · Security forces were given sweeping powers to search homes. · a sweeping programme of reorganization.

SWEEPING (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan ...

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Definition of SWEEPING (adjective): change, development: having major effect; general and not based on specific facts; with a wide impressive curved ...

sweeping - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com

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sweeping. Something that's sweeping is wide-ranging or thorough. A political candidate might campaign on promises to bring sweeping change to a country.