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sweeps Meaning & Definition

What Does Sweeps Mean?

Sweeps is used as a noun meaning The Nielsen ratings used to measure television show viewership several times a year. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of sweep.

Sweeps Definition (Noun)

  1. The Nielsen ratings used to measure television show viewership several times a year.

Noun

  1. plural of sweep

Sweeps as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of sweep

Synonyms of Sweeps

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Word Forms & Grammar

sweeps pl (plural only)

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Origin of Sweeps

From sweep + -s (pluralia tantum suffix).

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