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housecleaning

/'haʊs,klinɪŋ/

Synonyms of housecleaning Antonyms of housecleaning Examples of housecleaning Usage of housecleaning Parts of housecleaning Definition that contains housecleaning Words sounding like housecleaning Explanation of housecleaning

noun
(figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions
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"more housecleaning is in store at other accounting firms" "many employees were discharged in a general housecleaning by the new owners"

type of:
reform
noun
the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house
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"efficient housecleaning should proceed one room at a time"

type of:
cleansing cleanup cleaning

Examples of housecleaning

"more housecleaning is in store at other accounting firms"
"many employees were discharged in a general housecleaning by the new owners"
"efficient housecleaning should proceed one room at a time"