coverage

cov-er-age · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The reporting of news and events by the media.

  2. 2.

    The extent of protection provided by insurance.

  3. 3.

    The area or extent covered by something.

  4. 4.

    The degree to which something is addressed or included.

Phrases & expressions

  • news coverage — media reporting on events
  • insurance coverage — protection provided by an insurance policy
  • blanket coverage — complete or comprehensive coverage
  • live coverage — real-time broadcasting of events

Related words

Etymology

From "cover" + suffix "-age" indicating a collective or extent, formed in English in the 20th century.