Meaning & use

coverage

noun·Academic

The extent to which something is reported by the media, or protected under an insurance policy.

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Local news gave heavy coverage to the flooding along the river.

Her health insurance coverage includes dental and vision care, which surprised her at first.

A note on using this word

Coverage can refer to media reporting, insurance protection, or the geographic reach of a signal, such as 'cell phone coverage'.

Words with a similar meaning

reportingprotection

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