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breakage


break·age

noun \ˈbrā-kij\

Definition of BREAKAGE

1
: loss due to things broken
2
a : the action or an instance of breaking b : a quantity broken
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Examples of BREAKAGE

  1. The pots are transported carefully to reduce the risk of breakage.
  2. The pots are transported carefully to reduce the number of breakages.

First Known Use of BREAKAGE

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