coverage
Americannoun
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Insurance. protection provided against risks or a risk, often as specified.
Does the coverage include flood damage?
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Journalism. the reporting and subsequent publishing or broadcasting of news.
The World Series receives international coverage.
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the extent to which something is covered.
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the area, groups, or number of persons served or reached by a newspaper, radio or television station, advertising campaign, business, etc.; market.
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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.
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Finance. the value of funds held to back up or meet liabilities.
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Photography. covering power.
noun
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the amount or extent to which something is covered
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journalism the amount and quality of reporting or analysis given to a particular subject or event
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the extent of the protection provided by insurance
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finance
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the value of liquid assets reserved to meet liabilities
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the ratio of liquid assets to specific liabilities
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the ratio of total net profit to distributed profit in a company
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the section of the public reached by a medium of communication
Etymology
Origin of coverage
Example Sentences
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It points out that the clip is some 15 seconds of an hour-long programme containing extensive coverage of his supporters and balanced coverage of his path to re-election.
From BBC
He is the younger brother of England and Manchester United great Wayne Rooney, who was part of the BBC's coverage at the Moss Rose on Saturday and was visibly emotional at the full-time whistle.
From BBC
They also have a coupon that can lower the cost to $35 or more, depending on insurance coverage.
“Vaccine decisions depend on factors that vary widely across nations, including health care delivery systems, insurance coverage, public health capacity, and national priorities.”
From Salon
The quality of insurance coverage can ultimately dictate whether, and how, a community can rebuild.
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