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sweeping(1) (iou)



sweeping adjective. L16.
[from SWEEP verb + -ING2.]
That sweeps. L16.
fig. Having a wide scope; wide in range or effect; involving generalization, taking no account of particular cases or exceptions. L18.
Times The state of emergency..gives sweeping powers of arrest. Independent I make this sweeping assertion on the basis of..experience.
sweepingly adverb E19.
sweepingness noun M19.