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coverage

noun cov·er·age \ˈkəv-rij, ˈkə-və-\

: the activity of reporting about an event or subject in newspapers, on television news programs, etc.

: discussion of a subject in a book, class, etc.

: the financial protection that is provided by an insurance policy

Full Definition of COVERAGE

1
:  something that covers: 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: 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
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First Known Use of COVERAGE

1912

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COVERAGE Defined for Kids

coverage

noun cov·er·age \ˈkə-və-rij, ˈkəv-rij\

Definition of COVERAGE for Kids

1
:  insurance against something <fire coverage>
2
:  the value or amount of insurance <a thousand dollars' coverage>
3
:  treatment of an event or subject <The local radio station has good sports coverage.>

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