coverage
gb/kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/ us/kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
B1
English
~ 1900
tudósítás, közvetítés, lefedettség, fedezet, biztosítási fedezet, biztosítás
NOUN
B1
1
tudósítás
B1
közvetítés
B1
Usage pattern:
[media] provide coverage of [event/topic]
The election received extensive coverage on national television.
Az országos televízió részletesen tudósított a választásról.
We watched live coverage of the rescue operation.
Élőben néztük a mentőakcióról szóló közvetítést.
The media's coverage of the storm was criticized for being sensationalist.
This channel offers in-depth coverage of international affairs.
Learner examples
The news gave coverage of the big game.
A híradó tudósított a nagy meccsről.
TV coverage showed the fire in the city.
A tévés tudósítás bemutatta a városi tüzet.
The newspaper had good coverage of the meeting.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'coverage' with 'cover', using the verb form when they mean the noun form, e.g., saying 'The media cover was good' instead of 'The media coverage was good'.
Meaning
reporting of news or events
Collocations
news coverage
|media coverage
|extensive coverage
|live coverage
|coverage of the event
Synonyms
reporting (Focuses on the act of gathering and presenting news, often in journalism.)
|
broadcasting (Specifically refers to transmitting information via radio, TV, or online channels.)
Antonyms
censorship (The suppression or control of information, which is the opposite of open coverage.)
Themes
media
|journalism
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
When newspapers, TV, or other media tell people about an event or topic.
The reporting, discussion, or broadcasting of news or events in the media.
NOUN
B1
2
lefedettség
B2
fedezet
B2
Usage pattern:
coverage of [area/region/subject]
Mobile phone coverage is poor in rural areas.
Vidéki területeken gyenge a mobilhálózati lefedettség.
Our insurance policy offers worldwide coverage.
A biztosítási kötvényünk világszerte fedezetet nyújt.
The map shows the satellite's coverage over the ocean.
The plan provides full coverage for all employees.
Learner examples
There is no phone coverage in the mountains.
A hegyekben nincs mobillefedettség.
This plan gives full health coverage.
Ez a csomag teljes egészségbiztosítási fedezetet nyújt.
The map shows the coverage of the service.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'covering' as a physical object, but here it refers to range or extent, not a literal cover.
Meaning
extent something reaches or covers
Collocations
mobile phone coverage
|insurance coverage
|geographic coverage
|coverage area
Synonyms
reach (Focuses on the distance or audience extent rather than physical coverage.)
|
range (Emphasizes the span between limits, often in technical contexts.)
Antonyms
gap (A missing part within an otherwise covered area.)
Themes
geography
|technology
|services
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How much area or how many people something reaches or affects.
The amount, area, or range that something includes or reaches.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
coverage for [type of loss/damage]
Her health coverage includes dental care.
Az egészségbiztosítási fedezete a fogászati ellátásra is kiterjed.
We need to increase our liability coverage.
Növelnünk kell a felelősségbiztosítási fedezetünket.
Full coverage will pay for damage to your own car as well as others'.
Travel insurance offers coverage for lost luggage.
Learner examples
My health coverage pays for my medicine.
Az egészségbiztosításom fedezi a gyógyszereimet.
We have full car coverage.
Teljes körű autóbiztosításunk van.
I bought travel coverage for my trip.
Common mistake:
Some learners say 'cover' instead of 'coverage' when talking about insurance, e.g., 'I have health cover' is British English, but 'health coverage' is more common in American English.
Meaning
protection by insurance policy
Collocations
health coverage
|full coverage
|insurance coverage
|liability coverage
Synonyms
protection (General term for safeguarding against loss; less specific than insurance context.)
|
policy benefits (Emphasizes the specific advantages included in an insurance agreement.)
Antonyms
uninsured (Lacking any insurance protection.)
Themes
finance
|insurance
|business
Definition
The help or payment you get from insurance if something bad happens.
The protection and benefits provided by an insurance contract.
Grammar
Dictionary form
coverage
IPA
GB/kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
US/kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
cov - er - age (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (cov)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: coverage
- Plural: coverage, coverages
Word family
Expressions
full coverage
1/fˈʊl kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
complete protection or inclusion
Protection that includes everything possible in a policy or plan.
Examples
- Full coverage car insurance is more expensive but offers more benefits.
- We have full coverage for all medical expenses.
insurance coverage
1/ɪnʃˈʊɹəns kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
protection from insurance policy risks/losses
Protection from an insurance company if something bad happens to you or your things.
Examples
- Our insurance coverage includes theft and fire damage.
- He checked his insurance coverage before traveling abroad.
live coverage
1/lˈaɪv kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
real-time event reporting by media
When media report an event while it is happening.
Examples
- We watched live coverage of the match.
- The channel provided live coverage of the ceremony.
media coverage
1/mˈidiə kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
news reporting by media outlets
When TV, newspapers, radio, or online sites talk about an event or subject.
Examples
- The scandal received massive media coverage.
- Media coverage of the festival attracted many tourists.