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Breakage (Noun)

The act of breaking something; "the breakage was unavoidable".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The quantity broken; "the total breakage was huge".

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

The vase shattered on the floor with a considerable breakage of tiny shards and splinters everywhere.
After the warehouse fire, the management estimated a substantial breakage of stored electronics and appliances.
Due to improper packing, there was significant breakage of the antique dishes during shipping.
The manufacturing company apologized for the unexpected breakage of its latest smartwatch model after just a few months of release.
In a recent hurricane, there was widespread breakage of trees and power lines across the entire town.

Reimbursement for goods damaged while in transit or in use.

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

The company's warranty policy covers breakage of fragile items during shipping.
The store offered a full refund for the vase due to breakage during delivery.
The insurance policy included coverage for breakage of electronic devices while in use.
The customer was reimbursed for the breakage of her laptop screen after submitting a claim.
The shipping company was liable for the breakage of the package and offered to replace the damaged goods.