locate damage
[ləʊˈkeɪt ˈdæmɪdʒ]
verb phrase
localizar danos
1. to identify, discover, or determine the position and extent of harm, injury, or destruction in a structure, object, or area
The engineers needed to locate damage in the bridge after the earthquake.
Os engenheiros precisavam localizar danos na ponte após o terremoto.
2. to pinpoint the specific area where damage has occurred, typically for repair or assessment purposes
The insurance adjuster will locate damage to provide an accurate claim estimate.
O avaliador de seguros localizará os danos para fornecer uma estimativa precisa da indenização.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian and American professional contexts, particularly in insurance claims, construction management, vehicle inspections, and disaster response. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in the context of natural disasters (floods, storms) and building inspections. The term emphasizes both the identification and localization aspects of damage evaluation.
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