For example, Hoover's sweeping (7)

I believe the answer is:

generic

I believe this is a double definition.

'for example hoover's' is the first definition.
(Hoover is now a generic term for vacuum cleaner)

'sweeping' is the second definition.
(both can mean widespread or universal)

(Other definitions for generic that I've seen before include "of a particular type" , "not proprietary" , "Applicable to an entire class or group" , "appropriate for the whole class" , "in relation to class" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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