covering power

American  

noun

Photography.

1. the maximum area of a scene that can be recorded with good definition by a particular lens.

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Etymology

Origin of covering power

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

By minimizing the weight of a fabric, manufacturers are also cutting down what the industry calls “covering power,” essentially referring to how opaque or transparent fabric is.

From Slate

Picture 100 straws versus 50 straws in one square foot; “it’s not going to have as much covering power,” explains Karen Leonas, a professor of textile sciences at North Carolina State University.

From Slate

Nicholas Confessore is New York-based political and investigative reporter for The Times and a staff writer at the Times Magazine, covering power and influence in Washington, tech, media and beyond.

From New York Times

I've spent years in Washington now covering power and politics, and out in the rest of the country, and seeing how those policies impact people in their homes.

From Salon

Belloni’s column on Hollywood is a cornerstone of Puck News, a new digital media company covering power and money centers in Washington, D.C.,

From Los Angeles Times