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Definition coverage in British English

coverage noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈkʌv(ə)rɪdʒ/
1

news about something on television or radio or in the newspapers

Example

You can see live coverage of England's game against France.

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1.1

used about the amount of attention that television, radio, and newspapers give to something, or the way in which something is reported

Example

The murder has received extensive media coverage.

Example

Their coverage of the riot was criticized for ignoring its causes.

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2

information about a range of things, for example in a book or course of education

Example

The course offers good coverage of the subject.

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3

the amount and type of protection that an insurance agreement gives you

Example

a policy that aims to give you cheaper coverage

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Definition coverage in British English