coverage

American  

[kuhv-er-ij, kuhv-rij] / ˈkʌv ər ɪdʒ, ˈkʌv rɪdʒ /

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.

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coverage British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of coverage

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

Example Sentences

A California appeals court this month turned down an effort by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to force the state’s insurer of last resort to add more coverage to its basic fire policies.

From Los Angeles Times

Moreover, this whopping increase in social-insurance premiums wouldn’t come with better coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal

Denmark is a smaller, wealthier country with universal health coverage, integrated health records, low rates of missed well-child visits and strong social support for families.

From MarketWatch

“We are excited to have Snoop bring his unique energy and passion to our NBA coverage,” NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Analysts initiated coverage on Duolingo with a Buy rating and a $245 target price, citing its proprietary data and expertise in gamified learning.

From Barron's

Related Words

• analysis
• insurance
• report