coverage
coverage Lexical Profile
coverage Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The extent to which something deals with, applies to, or reaches a particular subject, group, or geographical area.
"The cellular network provides reliable coverage across most of the rural province."
The reporting and analysis of a particular event or topic in newspapers, television, radio, or online media.
"The network received praise for its thorough coverage of the international summit."
The financial protection and amount of risk or liability covered for an individual or entity under an insurance policy.
"Before renting the car, she checked whether her existing auto policy included collision coverage."
In team sports, the defensive system or assignment used to guard opposing players or protect a specific zone of the playing field.
"The quarterback struggled to find an open receiver against the defense's tight zone coverage."
• Rhymes for coverage
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 20th century (first attested around 1912 in the insurance sense) from the verb 'cover' plus the noun-forming suffix '-age'. The verb 'cover' itself derives via Old French 'covrir' from Latin 'cooperire', meaning to cover completely.