coperture
Coperture is a term whose meaning varies by discipline, but it generally denotes covering, protection, or coverage. In architecture and construction, coperture refers to the roof of a building or to the materials used for roofing. Roof coverings include tiles, metal sheeting, shingles, slate, membranes, and thatch. The choice depends on climate, structural design, thermal performance, and local building codes.
In meteorology, the term appears in the phrase cloud cover (copertura nuvolosa), describing the fraction of
In finance and risk management, coperture denotes hedging strategies that limit exposure to adverse price movements,
In insurance, coperture refers to the scope of coverage provided by a policy, including insured risks, limits,
The term also appears in telecommunications and broadcasting to indicate the geographic or spectral coverage of
Across disciplines, effective coperture balances protection with performance and cost. The precise meaning depends on the