coverage

noun

cov·​er·​age ˈkəv-rij 

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

Synonyms

• content

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

First Look: Nostalgic, Slimy Behind-the-Scenes Footage Reveals New Cast Members MSNBC said plans for breaking news coverage have been in place since this weekend. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 July 2024

Although there may not be as many journalists in Milwaukee, as news organizations trim their budgets, there will be no scarcity of coverage. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 July 2024

That move, which came after some pro-Israeli forces criticized the tone of the MSNBC’s coverage, left some staffers at the network feeling uncomfortable, Semafor reported at the time. —Oliver Darcy, CNN, 15 July 2024

How to watch the 2024 RNC with cable CBS television stations will have coverage beginning at 10 p.m. ET during the four days. —Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 15 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing coverage

• live coverage

Kids Definition

coverage

noun

cov·​er·​age ˈkəv-(ə-)rij 

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 

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