breakage
/ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/
noun
- The act of breaking something or the condition of being broken.
- The store charges a deposit to cover possible breakage of rented items.
- The movers were careful to avoid any breakage of the glassware.
- Breakage of the pipe caused water to flood the basement.
- Items that have been broken, or the cost of replacing them.
- We need to report all breakage to the manager at the end of the shift.
- The restaurant accounts for breakage when pricing its dishes.
- The insurance policy covers breakage during shipping.
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