Meaning of the word breakage in English
What does breakage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
breakage
US /ˈbreɪ.kɪdʒ/
UK /ˈbreɪ.kɪdʒ/
Noun
1.
the action of breaking something, or the state of being broken
Example:
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The company is not responsible for any breakage during shipping.
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There was a lot of breakage when the earthquake hit.
2.
an amount of something that has been broken
Example:
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The restaurant had to account for a significant breakage of dishes each month.
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The insurance policy covers accidental breakage.