Breakage

/ˈbreɪ.kɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or condition of breaking or being broken; damage.

The breakage of the pottery during shipping resulted in a significant loss.

The amount of damage or the number of broken items.

We need to assess the breakage from the event to determine our losses.

The cost incurred due to items being damaged or broken.

The insurance policy covers breakage due to unforeseen accidents.

Fragmentation or breaking apart of something.

The breakage of the ice on the river signals the arrival of spring.

Any kind of fracture or rupture.

The breakage in the pipeline caused a major water leak.

Origin of the word breakage comes from the verb 'break' + the suffix '-age'.

breakage report

A document detailing items that have been damaged or broken.

breakage fee

A charge for items damaged beyond normal wear and tear.

breakage insurance

Coverage for losses due to breakage.

break

To cause to separate into pieces.

fracture

A break, crack, or fissure in something.

shatter

To break suddenly and violently into many pieces.

Taking a break or vacation.

We're going on a breakage to the beach this weekend!

An accidental destruction of plans or items.

That party was a total breakage with all the mess left behind.