sweeping
adjective/ˈswiːpɪŋ/
/ˈswiːpɪŋ/
- [usually before noun] having an important effect on a large part of something
- sweeping reforms/changes
- Security forces were given sweeping powers to search homes.
- a sweeping programme of reorganization
- [usually before noun] (disapproving) too general and failing to think about or understand particular examples
- a sweeping generalization/statement
- sweeping victory a victory by a large number of votes, etc.
- [only before noun] forming a curved shape
- a sweeping gesture (= with your hand or arm)
- a sweeping staircase
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