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damage
UK /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ US /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/
verb 3noun 2
Definitions
noun
1
Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact.
The storm did a lot of damage to the area.
Great errors and absurdities many […]commit for want of a friend to tell them of them, to the great damage both of their fame and fortune.
2
Cost or expense.
"What's the damage?" he asked the waiter.
verb
1
To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.
Be careful not to damage any of the fragile items while unpacking them.
Cold temperatures, heavy rain, falling rocks, strong winds and glacier movement can damage the equipment.
2
To undergo damage; to take damage.
3
To remove a damaged or unsalable item from the sales floor for processing.
Did you damage the items that the customer returned yet?
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