# coverage

/ˈkəvɝədʒ/ (US) · /kˈʌvəɹɪdʒ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/coverage
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. media reporting

noun · CEFR B2

the amount of attention a news story or event gets on TV, in newspapers, or online.

For teachers: the extent and nature of the treatment given to a particular subject or event by the media.

- The local elections received very little coverage in the national newspapers.
- The scandal dominated the headlines, with round-the-clock coverage across every major digital and broadcast platform.

### 2. insurance or protection

noun · CEFR B2

the specific things that an insurance policy will pay for.

For teachers: 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.

Usage: Often used with 'provide' or 'offer'.

### 3. signal range

noun · CEFR B2

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

For teachers: 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.

### 4. physical layer

noun · CEFR C1 · Formal

the amount or thickness of something that covers a surface.

For teachers: 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.

### 5. sports defense

noun · CEFR C1 · Technical

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

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The local news gave the game excellent coverage.
- The sports network provided live coverage of the entire tournament, including interviews with the winning team.
- Extensive media coverage of the scandal ensured that the public remained informed, though critics argued the constant reporting bordered on sensationalism.

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