coverage

noun

cov·​er·​age ˈkəv-rij How to pronounce coverage (audio)
ˈkə-və-
1
: something that covers: such as
a
: inclusion within the scope of an insurance policy or protective plan : insurance
b
: the amount available to meet liabilities
c
: inclusion within the scope of discussion or reporting
the news coverage of the trial
2
: the total group covered : scope: such as
a
: all the risks covered by the terms of an insurance contract
b
: the number or percentage of persons reached by a communications medium
3
: the act or fact of covering

Examples of coverage in a Sentence

The issue is not getting much coverage in the mainstream press. There was massive TV coverage of the funeral. For more complete coverage of this issue, see Chapter Six. The book gives full coverage to the history of the word.
Recent Examples on the Web The first concerned the state of political coverage in French media. Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024 Insurance industry representatives have been trying to lift both of those restrictions for years, but their calls have intensified as insurers have pulled back coverage in California. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024 The coverage will be hosted by Gus Rosendale, Sarah Wallace, Tommy Smyth, and Treasa Goodwin-Smyth. Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024 Pictures of condoms and emergency contraception handed out at shows have gone viral this week, prompting international media coverage. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 15 Mar. 2024 The Republic’s coverage of southern Arizona is funded, in part, with a grant from Report for America. Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2024 In recent years, many insurers have stopped offering new coverage and dropped customers in wildfire risk areas, forcing them to buy bare-bones, last-resort policies at two or three times the cost. John Woolfolk, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024 Her coverage focuses on COVID-19, chronic health issues, women’s medical rights, and the scientific evidence around health and wellness trends. Jennifer Chesak, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2024 It was renamed to the Bill Nunn Jr. Award in 2021 and is presented yearly during the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremonies to the reporter who has made a long and distinguished contribution through their coverage of the game. CBS News, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of coverage was in 1912

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Cite this Entry

“Coverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coverage. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

coverage

noun
cov·​er·​age ˈkəv-(ə-)rij How to pronounce coverage (audio)
1
: the act or fact of covering or something that covers
insurance coverage
news coverage
2
: the number or amount covered : scope

Legal Definition

coverage

noun
cov·​er·​age ˈkə-və-rij How to pronounce coverage (audio)
1
: protection or indemnification by an insurance policy
the policy provides extensive coverage against burglary
2
: a risk assumed by the terms of an insurance contract
the policy lists four coverages: liability, medical payments, uninsured motorists, and physical damage

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