coverage

word

/ˈkəvɝədʒ/
KUV-ur-ij
/kˈʌvəɹɪdʒ/
KUV-uh-rij

Definition

Coverage is the amount or range of something that is included, protected, or reported. It is often used for media reporting, insurance protection, or the area a service or signal reaches.

Usage & Nuances

A very common noun in news, telecom, and insurance. Typical collocations are 'media coverage', 'insurance coverage', 'cell phone coverage', and 'full coverage'. Don't confuse it with the verb 'cover'; 'coverage' is the result, range, or extent.

Example Sentences

Our phone has good coverage in the city.

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This insurance coverage includes fire damage.

basic

The event got a lot of coverage on TV.

basic

Check the policy carefully to see what coverage you actually have.

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There’s no cell coverage out here, so my messages won’t send.

natural

The story received wide coverage, but a lot of key facts were missing.

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