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sweeping meaning and definition

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SWEEPING noun

Definition of sweeping (noun)

  1. the act of cleaning with a broom

SWEEPING adjective

Definition of sweeping (adjective)

  1. taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
    • "a sweeping glance"; "a wide-sweeping view of the river"
  2. ignoring distinctions
    • "sweeping generalizations"; "wholesale destruction"
    • synonyms: wholesale
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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