Sweeping Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Sweeping

Meaning 1 : ignoring distinctions

    Example : sweeping generalizations

    Synonyms : wholesale
Meaning 2 : taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

    Example : a sweeping glance,a wide-sweeping view of the river

Meaning 3 : the act of cleaning with a broom