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How to pronounce breakage in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms break, breaking
Type of change of integrity
Has types chipping, crack, cracking, fracture, rupture, shattering, smashing, splintering, chip
Derivation break


the breakage was unavoidable.
Type Words
Type of reimbursement
Type Words
Type of indefinite quantity


the total breakage was huge.

Examples of breakage

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As a team, movers review breakage and talk about how it could have been avoided.
From the businessweek.com
Of course all previous names will be redirected, so there should be no breakage.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Other types of biomechanical failure involve fracture and breakage of prostheses.
From the nature.com
But since it's made from durable plastic, you never have to worry about breakage.
From the orlandosentinel.com
These covers are used to generally protect the iPhone from damage and breakage.
From the yallsjoynt.com
You will have extra crisps, which are good to have on hand in case of breakage.
From the sfgate.com
If ice accumulates on branches, just let it melt naturally to prevent breakage.
From the dailyherald.com
It was a temporary breakage of all interwiki links, and the issue has been fixed.
From the en.wikipedia.org
These materials reduce the danger of breakage and weigh less than glass lenses.
From the en.wikipedia.org
More examples
  • The quantity broken; "the total breakage was huge"
  • Reimbursement for goods damaged while in transit or in use
  • The act of breaking something; "the breakage was unavoidable"
  • Breakage is a term used in accounting to indicate gift cards that have been sold but never redeemed. Revenue from breakage is almost entirely profit, since companies need not provide any goods or services for unredeemed gift cards.
  • (Breakages) all rooms are thoroughly checked before your arrival. However should you find a damaged or broken item within the room or building please report immediately to the Packhorse Inn. Please note all important breakages and damages will be charged for.
  • (Breakages) Should an order be delivered damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. Claims for breakages must be made within 7 days of delivery.
  • (Breakages) Visitors are liable for any damage to the property and contents resulting from their stay and must make good loss of, and damage to, any crockery, cutlery, utensils, furniture and fittings.
  • (Breakages) Whilst we appreciate that accidents can happen however, in the event that any breakages occur or any items missing following the rental period we will charge these on a replacement or repair cost.
  • The unused portion of funds on a prepaid debit card at the date of expiration.