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sweep·ing [ˈswi:pɪŋ] ADJ

1. sweeping (large-scale):

sweeping
sweeping changes
sweeping cuts
a sweeping victory

3. sweeping attr (broad):

sweeping curve

I . sweep [swi:p] N

1. sweep no pl (a clean with a brush):

Kehren nt
Fegen nt NGer, CH

2. sweep dated (chimney sweep):

Rauchfangkehrer(in) m (f) A

4. sweep (area):

Gebiet nt

6. sweep (search):

a sweep of a house

7. sweep inf → sweepstake

8. sweep COMPUT:

Hin- und Rücklauf m

See also sweepstake

sweep aside VB trans

1. sweep aside (cause to move):

2. sweep aside fig (dismiss):

sweep away VB trans

2. sweep away fig (carry away):

to sweep away sb

I . sweep down VB trans

II . sweep down VB intr

2. sweep down (roll towards):

I . sweep out VB trans

to sweep out sth
etw auskehren [o. NGer, CH ausfegen]

Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

Berlin, 10 April 2014 – An effective public administration is the backbone of any governance regime, especially as the challenges of governing in multi-level systems such as the EU are further exacerbated by fiscal austerity requirements.

Rather than trying to make sweeping cuts in their bureaucracies, states should take a closer look at their administrative capacities and implement more targeted reforms.

In The Governance Report 2014, the Hertie School of Governance introduces a new analytical framework and an indicator system to contribute to this effort.

www.hertie-school.org

Berlin, 10. April 2014 - Eine leistungsfähige Verwaltung ist das Rückgrat staatlichen Handelns, wobei die Anforderungen durch Mehrebenen-Systeme wie die EU bei gleichzeitigem Sparzwang im öffentlichen Sektor weiter wachsen.

Statt pauschal nach Bürokratieabbau zu streben, sollten sich Staaten das Leistungsvermögen ihrer Verwaltungen genau ansehen und gezielt verbessern.

Im Governance Report 2014 stellt die Hertie School of Governance dafür einen neuen Analyserahmen und ein Indikatoren-System vor.

www.hertie-school.org

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