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