coverage

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Law

n. the specific things that an insurance policy will pay for.

n. the scope of protection provided under an insurance policy or a similar legal agreement.

“Does your travel insurance provide coverage for lost luggage?”

“The standard policy offers comprehensive coverage for fire and theft, but it excludes damage caused by natural flooding.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing

n. the area where a mobile phone or radio signal is available.

n. the geographical area or range within which a signal from a transmitter can be received.

“Mobile phone coverage is quite poor in this mountainous region.”

“The network provider promised to improve 5G coverage in rural areas by installing several new masts before the end of the year.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. the amount or thickness of something that covers a surface.

n. the extent to which something covers a surface or the degree of protection provided by a physical layer.

“This new paint provides excellent coverage with just one coat.”

“The dense forest canopy provided enough coverage to shield the hikers from the worst of the torrential rain.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Sports Technical

n. the way a player or team guards an opponent to stop them from scoring.

n. the defensive positioning or strategy used to guard an opponent or an area of the field.

“The team struggled because their defensive coverage was too slow.”

“The coach adjusted the zone coverage to better account for the opponent's exceptionally fast wide receivers.”