Cool MateCoverage
UK /["/ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/"]/US /["/ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/"]/
Definition
the reporting of news and sport in the media
In simple words: the amount of something that is included or provided
Examples
- The insurance coverage includes protection against theft and fire.
- They increased the coverage of the health plan to include dental care.
- The newspaper provided extensive coverage of the election events.
- Television coverage of the Olympic Games attracts millions of viewers.
- The phone has excellent coverage even in rural areas.
- The radio station's coverage area extends across several counties.
- Coverage under the warranty lasts for two years from the date of purchase.
- The concert received wide media coverage due to the famous performers.
Usage notes
Use 'coverage' when discussing media reporting, insurance policies, or reach of services. Avoid using in overly casual contexts; it's more formal in media and business.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'cover' plus 'age' — like a blanket covering a wide area over time.
Collocations
- considerable
- extensive
- massive
- give something
- provide (something with)
- attract
- focus on something
- coverage of
- insurance
- dental
- health
- offer
- provide
- buy
- coverage for
Synonyms
- extent
- range
- scope
- inclusion
- protection
Antonyms
- exposure
- neglect
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'covariance', especially in statistical contexts.
- Using as a verb instead of a noun, e.g., 'to coverage' instead of 'to cover'.