coverage
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the amount of attention a news story or event gets on TV, in newspapers, or online.
the extent and nature of the treatment given to a particular subject or event by the media.
Simple“The local elections received very little coverage in the national newspapers.”
In context“The scandal dominated the headlines, with round-the-clock coverage across every major digital and broadcast platform.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the specific things that an insurance policy will pay for.
the scope of protection provided under an insurance policy or a similar legal agreement.
Simple“Does your travel insurance provide coverage for lost luggage?”
In context“The standard policy offers comprehensive coverage for fire and theft, but it excludes damage caused by natural flooding.”
UsageOften used with 'provide' or 'offer'.
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
the area where a mobile phone or radio signal is available.
the geographical area or range within which a signal from a transmitter can be received.
Simple“Mobile phone coverage is quite poor in this mountainous region.”
In context“The network provider promised to improve 5G coverage in rural areas by installing several new masts before the end of the year.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
the amount or thickness of something that covers a surface.
the extent to which something covers a surface or the degree of protection provided by a physical layer.
Simple“This new paint provides excellent coverage with just one coat.”
In context“The dense forest canopy provided enough coverage to shield the hikers from the worst of the torrential rain.”
- 05 C1 Advanced
the way a player or team guards an opponent to stop them from scoring.
the defensive positioning or strategy used to guard an opponent or an area of the field.
Simple“The team struggled because their defensive coverage was too slow.”
In context“The coach adjusted the zone coverage to better account for the opponent's exceptionally fast wide receivers.”
Usage coverage surrounding
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Latin con- Proto-Indo-European *h₁ep-der. Proto-Indo-European *h₁epsder. Proto-Indo-European *h₁epi Proto-Indo-European *h₂wer- Proto-Indo-European *-yeti Latin operiō Latin cooperiō Old French covrirbor. Middle English coveren English cover Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Italic *-ātos Latin -ātus Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Italic *-kos Latin -cus Latin -icus Latin -āticus Latin -āticum Old French -agebor. Middle English -age English -age English coverage From cover + -age. First attested in 1912. Compare Middle English coverage (“a charge for having or stall or booth at a fair”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.