coverage

Meanings

1. 1noununcountable

   The amount and type of reporting that a news organization gives to an event or subject.

   Grammar: No plural; often used with 'of' or 'on' to show the subject being reported.

   Patterns

   • coverage of something
   • media coverage
   • news coverage
   • extensive coverage

   The election received extensive coverage on all major networks.

   Her blog provides detailed coverage of local environmental issues.

   The trial attracted worldwide media coverage.

2. 2noununcountable

   Protection against loss or damage provided by an insurance policy.

   Grammar: Uncountable; often followed by 'for' to specify what is protected.

   Patterns

   • insurance coverage
   • coverage for something
   • medical coverage
   • full coverage

   Does your health insurance include coverage for dental care?

   The policy offers full coverage against fire and theft.

   Many employees receive medical coverage as a benefit.

3. 3noununcountable

   The area or range within which a mobile phone, radio, or other signal can be received.

   Grammar: Uncountable; often used with 'in' or 'out of' to describe being within or outside the service area.

   Patterns

   • cell phone coverage
   • network coverage
   • good coverage
   • coverage area

   There is no cell phone coverage in the remote valley.

   The company is expanding its network coverage to rural areas.

   We lost coverage as soon as we entered the tunnel.

4. 4noununcountable

   The extent to which something is included or dealt with in a course, book, or discussion.

   Grammar: Uncountable; often used with 'of' to show the topic included.

   Patterns

   • coverage of something
   • broad coverage
   • comprehensive coverage
   • limited coverage

   The textbook gives thorough coverage of basic chemistry.

   The course offers broad coverage of European history.

   There was little coverage of women artists in the exhibition.

Common combinations

media coverage

The scandal received intense media coverage.

insurance coverage

They bought insurance coverage for their new home.

news coverage

The news coverage of the hurricane was continuous.

full coverage

The policy provides full coverage for accidental damage.

coverage of

The report's coverage of the issue was balanced.

cell phone coverage

Cell phone coverage is poor in the mountains.

Synonyms and how they differ

reporting

Focuses on the activity of journalists; 'coverage' often refers to the amount or quality of that reporting.

protection

Used for insurance in a general sense; 'coverage' is the specific term for what a policy includes.

inclusion

Used for the act of including something in a group or text; 'coverage' emphasizes the extent of treatment.

Word family

cover verb

To report on an event or to protect against loss.

cover noun

Something that protects or hides, or a place to stay.

covered adjective

Having a cover or being protected by insurance.

Commonly confused: coverage or cover? coverage or covering?

Practice

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