26984 words

coverage

9 definitions • 19 examples
1

Examples:

What did you think of the BBC's election coverage?
live coverage Live coverage showed the team celebrating after the game.
media coverage There was very little media coverage of the event.
news coverage Keep up to date with our latest news coverage.
press coverage The case has attracted a huge amount of press coverage.
2
the fact of dealing with or directing attention to something:

Examples:

These books give very good grammar coverage (= they deal with grammar very well).
3
financial protection so that you get money if something bad happens:

Examples:

insurance coverage If you are making major changes to your home you should check your insurance coverage.
coverage for There is no coverage for expenses under $5 000.
provide coverage Companies should be required to provide mental-health coverage.
deny coverage The insurer has the right to deny coverage.
4
(of paint, make-up, etc.) the ability to cover a surface well, or the amount of a surface that something can cover:

Examples:

This concealer offers great coverage for skin with uneven pigmentation.
Coverage on smooth surfaces is normally 8 - 12 m2 per litre for smooth masonry paint.
5

Examples:

The TV station is trying to improve its coverage of local news.
6
the state or condition of being protected from financial loss, damage, accident, or having something stolen; insurance:

Examples:

I’ve got $50,000 worth of coverage for the contents of my house.
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Examples:

Compare these health insurance plans to ensure that you have adequate coverage for your needs.
8
the area in which a particular service is available, or particular goods are sold:

Examples:

Check out the wireless service provider's coverage before you sign a contract.
Market coverage: our markets include East, Southeast and South Asia.
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Examples:

detailed/full/in-depth/wide coverage The press picked up the story and gave it wide coverage.
The President's gathering was closed to media coverage.

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