Umistima (en. Coverage)

/uˈmɪ.sti.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of coverage or having a scope.
The coverage of the project reached all members of the community.
Ang umistima ng proyekto ay umabot sa lahat ng mga miyembro ng komunidad.
The part of the information that is covered or laid out by something.
The coverage of our upcoming seminar will span the entire region.
Malawak ang umistima ng ating magiging seminar sa buong rehiyon.

Etymology

Root word: 'mistima' derived from 'mista' meaning glass or mirror.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coverage of news
Scope of news or information.
mistima ng balita

Related Words

to encompass
A verb meaning to include or to present a part in something.
saklawin

Slang Meanings

lying
Don't lie, I know what you're saying isn't true!
Huwag kang umistima, alam kong hindi totoo ang sinasabi mo!
to mess around
Why are you messing around with me? I'm serious about our conversation!
Bakit ka umistima sa akin? Seryoso ako sa ating usapan!
to deceive
Don't deceive me, this isn't a game.
Huwag kang umistima, hindi ito laro.