Coverage
/ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe extent to which something is covered, protected, or dealt with; the amount of attention given to a topic.
/ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/
The extent to which something is covered or protected.
The news provided comprehensive coverage of the disaster.
💡 Simply: Think of 'coverage' like a blanket. It's how much of something is covered or protected. Like, your insurance 'coverage' is what your insurance plan covers for medical bills.
👶 For kids: Like a blanket that covers you! Coverage means how much something is covered or protected. Like, the news gives coverage of a big event.
More Examples
My insurance policy offers excellent coverage for car accidents.
The team's offensive coverage was surprisingly weak in the first half.
How It's Used
"The insurance policy provides full coverage for medical expenses."
"The news station provided extensive coverage of the election."
"Live coverage of the sporting event began at 7 pm."
The act of covering or the state of being covered.
/ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/
The act of covering something.
The tent provided coverage from the rain.
💡 Simply: It's the act of putting something over something else to keep it safe or protected. Think of covering a cake to keep it fresh.
👶 For kids: When you put a blanket on the bed, that is coverage.
More Examples
The plants were given coverage for the night.
How It's Used
"The gardener used protective coverage to shield the plants from frost."
"The building had a protective covering to cover its roof."
Idioms & expressions
media coverage
The reporting of events in the media.
"The event received extensive media coverage."
insurance coverage
The financial protection provided by an insurance policy.
"Does your insurance coverage include dental?"
From Middle English covere, to cover, and -age (suffix denoting a state or condition). The word initially related to physical covering or shielding, evolving to include broader aspects of protection and information dissemination.
The term 'coverage' has evolved over time. While initially focused on physical covering, its use expanded significantly with the rise of media and insurance industries.
Memory tip
Imagine a blanket (coverage) spreading over a bed (topic), protecting and encompassing it.