охва́т — meaning in English

English meaning

• compass noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
• coverage noun The amount and depth of attention a topic or event receives in the news or other media.
• gamut noun A (normally) complete range.

Senses

охва́т is used for these senses in English:

• compass (formal) Synonym of scope.
• coverage An amount by which something or someone is covered.

compass — full definition

1. noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
2. noun A hinged drawing tool with two arms, used to draw circles or measure distances on a map or diagram.
3. noun The overall range or scope of something, such as a voice or a set of abilities.
4. verb To surround or encircle something completely.

coverage — full definition

1. noun The amount and depth of attention a topic or event receives in the news or other media.
2. noun The extent to which an insurance policy protects against particular risks or costs.
3. noun The geographic area or signal reach of a mobile network.

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