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sweeping

sweep·ing [ swping ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. on large scale: wide-ranging and comprehensive, usually affecting a large number of people or things
sweeping reforms

2. too general: failing to take specific exceptions or details into consideration
a sweeping condemnation of modern youth

3. overwhelming: complete, overwhelming, or decisive
a sweeping victory

4. with broad extent: covering a large area, usually a wide arc or circle
included in her sweeping glance



noun 
Definition:
 
act of using brush: the action of somebody who sweeps with a brush or broom



plural noun sweep·ings 
Definition:
 
things swept up: dirt and refuse swept up


sweep·ing·ly adverb
sweep·ing·ness noun
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