The damage
Example: The damage affects system performance significantly
Definition
"The damage" refers to physical harm or injury that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something. It often describes the negative effects or deterioration caused to an object, system, or environment, such as when the damage affects system performance significantly.
Etymology
The phrase "the damage" comes from the Old French word 'damage,' which itself originates from the Latin 'damnum,' meaning loss or harm. Did you know? The term originally referred to compensation for loss, evolving over time to describe the actual harm or injury caused.
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"The damage" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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