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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

   Scrabble Points: 14

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   What is the meaning of 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… her şeyi herkesi etkisi altına alan, süpürür gibi, kapsamlı… 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.

   SWEEPING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   What is the meaning of 'sweep'?

   • A sweep refers to a curve or contour that resembles the path of sweeping motion. Examples include the sweep of her hair or a sweep of green lawn. (The definition 5 in the passage is not related to the concept of sweeping motion and should be ignored.)

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   What is a sweeping glance?

   • a sweeping glance. moving, driving, or passing steadily and forcibly on. a sweeping victory. the act of a person or thing that sweeps. sweeps. sweep. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSWEEPING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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     SWEEPING meaning: 1. affecting many things or people; large:...

   • Sweeping: German Translation

     sweeping translate: schwungvoll, durchschlagend. Learn more...

   • Sweeping in Russian

     SWEEPING translate: радикальный . Learn more in the...

   • Sweeping in Spanish

     SWEEPING translate: radical, amplio, arrollador, aplastante,...

   • Sweeping: Thai Translation

     sweeping translate: ซึ่งกวาด หรือปัด, กว้างใหญ่ไพศาล. Learn...

   • Sweep

     SWEEP definition: 1. to clean something, especially a floor...

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › sweepingSWEEPING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective sweeping, which can describe a long curve, a wide range, a decisive outcome, or a thorough action. See synonyms, collocations, and sentences with sweeping.

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   Learn the noun and adjective meanings of sweeping, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Sweeping can mean the act of cleaning, a wide curve, or a broad reform.

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   Sweeping means comprehensive, broad, or decisive. It can also mean moving or passing over a wide area. See how to use sweeping in a sentence and find synonyms and related words.

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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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSWEEP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of sweep as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrasal verbs. 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.