damage

Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact.countableuncountable

• the damage is already done
• The storm did a lot of damage to the area.

Cost or expense.countableslanguncountable

• "What's the damage?" he asked the waiter.

To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.transitive

• 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.

To undergo damage; to take damage.intransitiveobsolete

To remove a damaged or unsalable item from the sales floor for processing.transitive

• Did you damage the items that the customer returned yet?