coverage
gb/kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/ us/kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 1900
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
action
1
reporting of news or events
When newspapers, TV, or other media tell people about an event or topic.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[media] provide coverage of [event/topic]
Kosa la kawaida:
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'.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
censorship (The suppression or control of information, which is the opposite of open coverage.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
news coverage
|media coverage
|extensive coverage
|live coverage
|coverage of the event
Mada
media
|journalism
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- The election received extensive coverage on national television.
- We watched live coverage of the rescue operation.
- The media's coverage of the storm was criticized for being sensationalist.
- This channel offers in-depth coverage of international affairs.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The news gave coverage of the big game.
- TV coverage showed the fire in the city.
- The newspaper had good coverage of the meeting.
Nomino
B1
quantity
2
extent something reaches or covers
How much area or how many people something reaches or affects.
Muundo wa matumizi:
coverage of [area/region/subject]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with 'covering' as a physical object, but here it refers to range or extent, not a literal cover.
Visawe
reach (Focuses on the distance or audience extent rather than physical coverage.)
|
range (Emphasizes the span between limits, often in technical contexts.)
Vinyume
gap (A missing part within an otherwise covered area.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
mobile phone coverage
|insurance coverage
|geographic coverage
|coverage area
Mada
geography
|technology
|services
|space
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- Mobile phone coverage is poor in rural areas.
- Our insurance policy offers worldwide coverage.
- The map shows the satellite's coverage over the ocean.
- The plan provides full coverage for all employees.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- There is no phone coverage in the mountains.
- This plan gives full health coverage.
- The map shows the coverage of the service.
Nomino
technical
B2
entity
3
protection by insurance policy
The help or payment you get from insurance if something bad happens.
Muundo wa matumizi:
coverage for [type of loss/damage]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
protection (General term for safeguarding against loss; less specific than insurance context.)
|
policy benefits (Emphasizes the specific advantages included in an insurance agreement.)
Vinyume
uninsured (Lacking any insurance protection.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
health coverage
|full coverage
|insurance coverage
|liability coverage
Mada
finance
|insurance
|business
Mifano
- Her health coverage includes dental care.
- We need to increase our liability coverage.
- Full coverage will pay for damage to your own car as well as others'.
- Travel insurance offers coverage for lost luggage.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My health coverage pays for my medicine.
- We have full car coverage.
- I bought travel coverage for my trip.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
coverage
IPA
GB/kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
US/kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
Silabi na mkazo
cov - er - age (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (cov)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: coverage
- Plural: coverage, coverages
Familia ya neno
Semi
full coverage
1/fˈʊl kˈʌvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
complete protection or inclusion
Protection that includes everything possible in a policy or plan.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- The scandal received massive media coverage.
- Media coverage of the festival attracted many tourists.