coverage

UK: ˈkʌvərɪdʒ | US: ˈkʌvərɪdʒ

Definition

  1. n. the extent to which something is covered or included

  2. n. the reporting of news or events by the media

  3. n. the protection provided by an insurance policy

Structure
cover <to protect or include>age <noun suffix indicating action or result>
Etymology

The word "coverage" combines "cover," derived from Old French covrir (to protect or conceal), with the suffix "-age," from Latin -aticum, denoting a result or action. Originally tied to physical protection (e.g., shelter), it expanded metaphorically to include media reporting (19th century) and insurance terms (20th century), reflecting broader conceptual "covering."

Examples

  1. The news channel provided live coverage of the election.

  2. This insurance policy offers full coverage for medical expenses.

  3. The study evaluates the coverage of solar panels in rural areas.

  4. Her article expanded the magazine’s coverage of climate issues.

  5. The umbrella’s wide coverage kept us dry during the storm.