sweeping

🇺🇸 /ˈswiːpɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
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adjective
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affecting a wide area or many people

The new law has had sweeping effects on the industry.

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not considering details or exceptions

It's a sweeping statement to say that all politicians are corrupt.

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a victory by a large margin

The candidate won the election with a sweeping victory.

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having a curved or wide shape

The sweeping curve of the road was breathtaking.

translation

adj. affecting a wide area or many people; not considering details or exceptions; a victory by a large margin; having a curved or wide shape