Definition

1. Noun:
   • The reporting of news or events by media: The way newspapers, television, or radio present information about a particular subject or event.
   • The extent or range of something included or dealt with: The degree to which something is covered, discussed, or included within a particular scope.
   • The total amount of protection provided by an insurance policy: The financial protection and benefits an insurance company agrees to provide under a contract.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Media Reporting):
  • The television network provided live coverage of the election results.
  • The newspaper's coverage of the local festival was very detailed.
• Noun (Extent or Range):
  • This encyclopedia has excellent coverage of ancient history.
  • The professor's lecture gave broad coverage of the topic.
• Noun (Insurance):
  • My health insurance policy offers full coverage for hospital stays.
  • You should check what your car insurance coverage includes.

Advanced Usage

• "to get/give extensive coverage": to receive or provide a lot of detailed attention from the media.
  • The celebrity wedding got extensive coverage in all the magazines.
• "within the coverage of": included in the scope or range of something.
  • That specific technical issue is not within the coverage of this beginner's guide.

Variants and Related Words

• Cover (verb): To include, deal with, or protect something.
  • The report will cover all the main points.
• Covering (noun): A layer or thing that covers something else.
  • A light covering of snow fell overnight.

Synonyms

• Reporting (for media): The presentation of news or information.
• Scope (for extent): The range or extent of an area or subject matter.
• Protection (for insurance): Security or safety from financial loss.

Related Phrases

• Media coverage: The attention given to something by newspapers, television, etc.
  • The product launch received positive media coverage.
• Insurance coverage: The specific risks or items protected by an insurance policy.
  • Review your insurance coverage annually.
• Comprehensive coverage: Complete or wide-ranging inclusion or protection.
  • The textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the subject.

Noun

1. the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
   • they accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations
2. the extent to which something is covered
   • the dictionary's coverage of standard English is excellent
3. the total amount and type of insurance carried