Coverage

/ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The extent to which something is covered or included.
The insurance policy offers comprehensive coverage for natural disasters.
The reporting of news or events in the media.
The coverage of the election was extensive, with updates every hour.
The amount of money that an insurance policy will pay out for a claim.
The car's value exceeded the coverage limit of the insurance policy.
The area or range of territory over which something extends.
The coverage area of the radio station reaches beyond the city limits.
The provision of services or benefits to individuals or groups.
The healthcare coverage provided by the company includes both medical and dental care.

Etymology

From cover + -age, indicating the action or state of covering.

Common Phrases and Expressions

full coverage
Insurance that covers all possible risks.
media coverage
Reporting done by various media outlets on a topic.
insurance coverage
The amount of protection provided by an insurance policy.

Related Words

cover
To place something upon or over something else.
insure
To arrange for compensation in case of loss or damage.
extent
The space or degree to which something reaches.

Slang Meanings

Under the radar coverage
That event got under the radar coverage, barely anyone knew it happened.
Top-notch coverage
The game had top-notch coverage, everyone was talking about it!