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Brakage

Definition:

Brakage is a noun that refers to the act or instance of breaking or damaging something, especially in relation to cargo or goods during transportation.

Senses:

Sense 1: The fee charged for any damage caused to goods during transportation.

Sense 2: The total amount of damages or breakages to goods during transportation.

Usage:

Popular usage:

- The brakage for fragile items is often higher due to the risk of damage during transit.

- The shipping company takes full responsibility for any brakage during the delivery process.

Local usage:

- She was disappointed to find brakage on some of the dishes she ordered online.

- The customer refused to pay the brakage fee as the item was already damaged upon arrival.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

1. The brakage incurred for the shattered mirror was deducted from the customer's refund.
2. We have set specific guidelines for determining the brakage charge on electronic devices.

Sense 2:

1. The brakage on this shipment is notably higher compared to previous records.
2. The team documented the brakage amounts for statistical analysis.

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