coverage — the extent to which something deals with or applies to something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the extent to which something deals with or applies to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- My health insurance coverage doesn't include dental work, so I have to pay for my gold tooth myself.
- The news coverage of the celebrity wedding was so intense that even the wedding cake got interviewed.
- The WiFi coverage in this coffee shop is excellent - I can work from any corner.
coverage
NOUN[/ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/]
the extent to which something deals with or applies to something
The reporter's live coverage of the flood reached millions watching at home.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Coverage derives from the French word 'couvrir' (to cover), combined with the noun-forming suffix '-age'. The term originally described the act or extent of covering something, then evolved to denote the range, scope, or degree to which something is covered, included, or treated.
Breakdown
cover (from Old French 'couvrir', meaning to cover or conceal) + -age (French noun-forming suffix denoting an action, process, or result).
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📝Examples
“My health insurance coverage doesn't include dental work, so I have to pay for my gold tooth myself.”
“The news coverage of the celebrity wedding was so intense that even the wedding cake got interviewed.”
“The WiFi coverage in this coffee shop is excellent - I can work from any corner.”
“The comprehensive coverage of the environmental issues in the documentary was eye-opening.”
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