coverage

[kuhv-er-ij, kuhv-rij]

noun

1. Insurance.,  protection provided against risks or a risk, often as specified.

   Does the coverage include flood damage?

2. Journalism.,  the reporting and subsequent publishing or broadcasting of news.

   The World Series receives international coverage.

3. the extent to which something is covered.

4. the area, groups, or number of persons served or reached by a newspaper, radio or television station, advertising campaign, business, etc.; market.

5. Radio and Television.,  the area within the broadcasting range of a station or network, usually calculated by the number of owners of radio or television receivers.

6. Finance.,  the value of funds held to back up or meet liabilities.

7. Photography.,  covering power.

coverage

/ ˈkʌvərɪdʒ /

noun

1. the amount or extent to which something is covered

2. journalism the amount and quality of reporting or analysis given to a particular subject or event

3. the extent of the protection provided by insurance

4. finance

   1. the value of liquid assets reserved to meet liabilities

   2. the ratio of liquid assets to specific liabilities

   3. the ratio of total net profit to distributed profit in a company

5. the section of the public reached by a medium of communication

Word History and Origins

Origin of coverage¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; cover + -age

Example Sentences

While unit costs are far more expensive, satellites offer much cheaper coverage for larger areas.

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I ended up qualifying for coverage—but Karen didn’t.

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Starting in January, people on Medicare will pay $202.90 in 2026 for their monthly Part B premiums, which provide coverage for services like doctor’s visits, outpatient procedures and medications administered by a healthcare professional.

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Currently, the plan she is on for a family of four will increase from $1,295 a month to $1,695 in 2026 — but the coverage they have is not great.

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Its coverage area includes some of the world’s largest data center markets, including Virginia and Pennsylvania.

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Related Words

• analysis 
• insurance 
• report