coverage
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for coverage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The amount and depth of attention a topic or event receives in the news or other media.
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use coverage
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from cover plus the noun-forming suffix -age; first recorded around 1912.
Full origin of coverage →Frequently asked questions
What does “coverage” mean?
The word “coverage” means the amount and depth of attention a topic or event receives in the news or other media. In plain terms, how much attention, protection, or signal reach something provides — used for news, insurance, and phone networks alike.
How do you pronounce “coverage”?
“Coverage” is pronounced KUHV-rihj (/ˈkʌv.(ə.)ɹɪdʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “coverage” in a sentence?
Here is “coverage” used in a sentence: “The election got extensive coverage on every major network.”
What part of speech is “coverage”?
“Coverage” is a noun.
Where does the word “coverage” come from?
The word “coverage” dates back to around 1912. Formed from cover plus the noun-forming suffix -age; first recorded around 1912.
Is “coverage” a common word?
“Coverage” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “coverage” have?
“Coverage” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the amount and depth of attention a topic or event receives in the news or other media.
What is the difference between coverage and reporting?
Reporting is the act of gathering and presenting the news — what a journalist does. Coverage is the overall result: how much attention a story receives across outlets and how thoroughly it's treated. Many reporters' work adds up to the coverage of an event. One is the activity, the other the extent.
What are the types of media coverage?
Coverage can be live, following events as they unfold; breaking, for urgent new developments; and ongoing, tracking a story over days or weeks. It may also be investigative, digging beneath the surface. Coverage is often described as heavy or light, depending on how much attention a topic gets.
What is an example of coverage?
Round-the-clock news reports on an election, with articles, interviews, and live updates across TV, radio, and websites, is a clear example of coverage. So is the media attention given to a natural disaster or a major sports final. The word measures how widely and deeply a story is reported.