extent of damage
collocation in Englishmeaningsofextentanddamage
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extent
noun[S or U]
uk/ɪkˈstent/us/ɪkˈstent/
area or ...
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damage
noun
uk/ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/us/ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/
harm ...
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(Definition ofextentanddamagefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofextent of damage
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Theextentofdamagecan be controlled easily, and kept constant across replicates.
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Thus, the prime goal of neuroprotection has been to salvage the ischaemic penumbra and thereby limit theextentofdamage.
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Theextentofdamagethat occurs on the removal of water from desiccation-sensitive seeds, and thus the water content at which they lose viability, depends upon a number of factors.
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Theextentofdamageto property has been evidenced by the amount of compensation that has been claimed—about £110 million since 1969.
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His decision will be affected by the sufficiency of evidence and by theextentofdamageor injuries.
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The aircraft is being examined and theextentofdamagehas yet to be formally assessed.
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These problems apply also to the various types of children who are passed on, and include age and theextentofdamage.
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It reports its interest in preserving the landscape, but fails to report theextentofdamageor destruction to sites of special scientific interest.
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Theextentofdamageand destruction is still being assessed, and no estimate has yet been made of the overall cost of restoration and replacement.
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I have no information as to theextentofdamageto property, nor as to any arrests made.
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The fullextentofdamageor deterioration in buildings of this nature can be determined only by opening up the structure, panelling, etc.
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The figures vary depending on whatextentofdamageis regarded as a write-off.
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It is impossible to predict the timescale required to bring them all under control, as theextentofdamageis still being assessed.
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Whereas damage to buildings has been more extensive than in a normal winter, neither nationally nor locally is theextentofdamagesevere enough to warrant special aid.
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It is difficult to say what is theextentofdamageto military airfields and other targets, but the indications are that extensive damage has been caused.
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The heaviest losses are undoubtedly among hill farmers and weather conditions are still such that many of them do not know theextentofdamageto stocks.
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Athan and classified as to theextentofdamage.
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Then it has to decide what proportion of that sum is properly payable in respect of each interest in the premises, according to theextentofdamageto each interest.
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Of course, as my noble friend said, it may not always be possible to say whatextentofdamageis in question at a particular time.
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