noun

coverage

coverage, reporting, scope, protection

The event received extensive media coverage.

The event received extensive media coverage.

Check your insurance coverage before you travel.

Check your insurance coverage before you travel.

The mobile phone coverage is poor here.

The mobile phone coverage is poor here.

((media/news)) coverage ((of sth.)) reporting of an event. The event received extensive media coverage.

((insurance)) coverage ((for/against sth.)) financial protection. Check your insurance coverage for theft.

((phone/network)) coverage the area where a service is available. The mobile phone coverage is poor here.

Synonyms: reporting, protection, scope, range

From the verb 'cover' + the noun-forming suffix '-age', which indicates an action or its result.

Think of the extent or area that something 'covers'. For news, it's the extent of reporting. For insurance, it's the extent of protection.

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