The term can vary depending on the context and region. In general:
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Vacuum: This usually refers to a vacuum cleaner, an electric device used to suck up dust and dirt from floors and other surfaces.
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Sweeper: This term can refer to various cleaning devices, but it often implies a manual or powered machine used to sweep floors, such as a street sweeper or a floor sweeper.
In everyday conversation, many people use "vacuum" or "vacuum cleaner" to refer to the device commonly used for cleaning carpets and floors. "Sweeper" might be used to describe the act of sweeping with a broom or a specific type of cleaning machine. Ultimately, both terms are related to cleaning, but they refer to slightly different functions or devices.