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the damage

noun

Definition of the damage

informal
: the amount of money that something costs
  • "What's the damage?" he asked, pulling out his wallet.

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damage play

  1. : loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation

  2. : compensation in money imposed by law for loss or injury

  3. : expense, cost

  1. : to cause damage (see 1damage 1) to

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