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   sweeping

   /ˈswiːpɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. extending or performed in a long, continuous curve: "sweeping, desolate moorlands" Similar broadextensiveexpansivevastspaciousroomyboundlesspanoramicOpposite smallnarrow
   • 2. wide in range or effect: "we cannot recommend any sweeping alterations" Similar extensivewide-rangingglobalbroadwidecomprehensiveall-inclusiveall-embracingfar-reachingacross the boardworldwidecatholicexhaustivepervasivethoroughin-depthradicalinformal:wall-to-walloverwhelmingdecisivethoroughcompletetotalabsoluteout-and-outthoroughgoingunconditionalunlimitedunrestrictedunqualifiedplenaryOpposite narrowrestrictedlimitednarrow
   • ▪ (of a statement) taking no account of particular cases or exceptions; too general: "a sweeping assertion" Similar wholesaleblanketover-generalgeneralinclusiveall-inclusiveunqualifiedindiscriminateuniversaloversimplifiedimpreciseOpposite focusednarrow

   noun

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. sweepingly adverb
   • 2. sweepingness noun

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   What is the meaning of sweep?

   • A curve or contour that resembles the path of sweeping motion: the sweep of her hair. 4. An extent or stretch: a sweep of green lawn. 5.

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   What do you mean by sweeping?

   • 廣泛的, 影響廣泛的，大的, 獲勝… 广泛的, 影响广泛的，大的, 获胜… radical, amplio, arrollador… amplo, abrangente, decisivo… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SWEEPING definition: 1. affecting many things or people; large: 2. something that you say or write that is too general…. Learn more.

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   What does sweeping change mean in a sentence?

   • Meaning: Something that is wide in its effect and range. Example Sentence: You should really make some sweeping changes to your thesis. Meaning: Something complete and absolute. Example Sentence: We made a total calculation of every cost we need for the project. Meaning: Something that includes many similar things.

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   What does it mean to sweep a room?

   • to affect (a person) with strong emotion or enthusiasm. to sweep (a room etc) thoroughly; to clean by sweeping. to sweep the classroom out. to be very successful; to win all the prizes. to avoid facing, or dealing with (an unpleasant situation etc) by pretending it does not exist.

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   What is sweeping & how does it work?

   • What is Sweeping? Sweeping (which is enabled by VRPs), is the automated movement of funds for a customer between two accounts in their name.

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   What are sweeping changes?

   • Sweeping changes are large and very important or significant . The new government has started to make sweeping changes in the economy. The armed forces would be given sweeping new powers. ...sweeping economic reforms.

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   Sweeping means affecting many things or people; large, or a win or victory that is easy or complete. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word sweeping, such as a long wide curve, a comprehensive statement, or a decisive victory. See synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and word frequency of sweeping.

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

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

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   moving or passing about over a wide area: a sweeping glance. moving, driving, or passing steadily and forcibly on. (of the outcome of a contest) decisive; overwhelming; complete: a sweeping victory.

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   Learn the meaning of sweep as a verb and a noun in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and idioms. See how to use sweep in different contexts, such as cleaning, moving, removing, winning, and cricket.

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    Sweeping is an adjective that means having wide-ranging influence, effect, or scope, or moving in a wide curve. It can also be a noun that means the action of cleaning with a broom or the refuse. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.