coverage

noun

cov·​er·​age ˈkəv-rij 

ˈkə-və-

1

: something that covers: such as

a

: inclusion within the scope of an insurance policy or protective plan : insurance

b

: the amount available to meet liabilities

c

: inclusion within the scope of discussion or reporting

the news coverage of the trial

2

: the total group covered : scope: such as

a

: all the risks covered by the terms of an insurance contract

b

: the number or percentage of persons reached by a communications medium

3

: the act or fact of covering

Synonyms

• content

Examples of coverage in a Sentence

The issue is not getting much coverage in the mainstream press.

There was massive TV coverage of the funeral.

For more complete coverage of this issue, see Chapter Six.

The book gives full coverage to the history of the word.

Recent Examples on the Web

So, while the presidential campaigns are still playing across China’s daily news coverage and online discussions, interest in the candidates and their policies appears muted compared with past US elections. —Simone McCarthy, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024

The medical payments coverage is meant for people other than yourself or your family who are hurt or fall ill on your property and require medical attention. —Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024

Potential Solutions To address these challenges, airports should consider deploying wireless infrastructure that brings signals from the macro network into the facility and increases both coverage and capacity. —Julie Song, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Subscribers will still receive comprehensive news coverage as these publications adapt to digital-only formats. —Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing coverage

• live coverage

Kids Definition

coverage

noun

cov·​er·​age ˈkəv-(ə-)rij 

1

: the act or fact of covering or something that covers

insurance coverage

news coverage

2

: the number or amount covered : scope

Legal Definition

coverage

noun

cov·​er·​age ˈkə-və-rij 

1

: protection or indemnification by an insurance policy

the policy provides extensive coverage against burglary

2

: a risk assumed by the terms of an insurance contract

the policy lists four coverages: liability, medical payments, uninsured motorists, and physical damage