Coverage

Definition

Coverage refers to the extent to which something is included, reported, or insured. It is commonly used in media to describe the reporting of events, in insurance to describe protection provided by a policy, and in telecommunications to describe the geographical area covered by a network.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/
• Respelling: KUH-vuh-rij

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/
• Respelling: KUH-vuh-rij

The pronunciation of "coverage" is the same in both American and British English.

Etymology

The word "coverage" originates from the verb "cover," which comes from the Old French "covrir," meaning "to cover" or "to protect," derived from the Latin "cooperire." The noun form "coverage" began being used in the mid-20th century, particularly in relation to insurance and media reporting.

Derivatives

• Cover (verb)
• Covered (adjective)
• Coverable (adjective)
• Covering (noun)
• Uncovered (adjective)

Synonyms

• Reporting
• Protection
• Scope

Antonyms

• Exclusion
• Neglect
• Omission

Usage

The term "coverage" is used in various contexts, including media, insurance, and telecommunications. In media, it refers to how extensively an event or topic is reported, as in "news coverage." In insurance, it describes the extent of protection offered by an insurance policy, such as "health coverage" or "auto insurance coverage." In telecommunications, it refers to the geographical area where service is available, such as "network coverage" or "cellular coverage."

Related Terms

• Report: To give a spoken or written account of something.
• Protection: The act of safeguarding or keeping something safe.
• Broadcast: To transmit information or entertainment through media channels.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The extent to which something is included or reported: Refers to how thoroughly or widely something is covered or reported.
  • Example: "The news station provided live coverage of the election."
• The protection provided by an insurance policy: Describes the extent or type of risk an insurance plan covers.
  • Example: "Her health insurance offers comprehensive coverage."
• The area reached by a telecommunications service: Refers to the geographic range where a network or signal is available.
  • Example: "This area has excellent mobile phone coverage."