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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

the
sky
obscured
by
clouds.
Cloud
cover
affects
solar
radiation,
surface
temperature,
and
weather
forecasting,
and
is
commonly
expressed
as
a
percentage
of
sky
obscured.
interest
rates,
or
currency
fluctuations.
Instruments
such
as
options,
futures,
forwards,
and
diversification
are
used
to
achieve
protection
against
risk.
deductibles,
and
exclusions.
The
adequacy
of
a
coperture
is
evaluated
against
potential
losses
and
policy
requirements.
a
service,
such
as
a
network’s
coverage
area.
field,
with
English
equivalents
including
cover,
roofing,
cloud
cover,
hedging,
and
insurance
coverage.
Etymologically,
the
word
derives
from
Latin
copertura,
meaning
a
cover
or
shield.