recognize damage

[ˈrekəɡˌnaɪz ˈdæmɪdʒ]
verb phrase
reconhecer dano
1. to acknowledge or identify harm, injury, or deterioration that has occurred to something or someone
The insurance company took time to recognize damage from the hurricane.
A companhia de seguros demorou para reconhecer os danos do furacão.
2. to officially admit or accept that something has been harmed or negatively affected
We must recognize damage to the environment caused by industrial pollution.
Devemos reconhecer os danos ao meio ambiente causados pela poluição industrial.
3. to perceive or become aware of harm or injury
Only after the inspection did they recognize damage to the foundation.
Somente após a inspeção reconheceram os danos na fundação.
In Brazilian and American legal, insurance, and business contexts, 'recognize damage' is a critical phrase used in formal claims, assessments, and negotiations. In Brazil, it appears frequently in insurance documents (reconhecer dano) and legal proceedings. In the USA, the phrase is common in litigation, disaster response, and property claims.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
acknowledge damageidentify damagedetect damageadmit damageassess damage
Antonyms / Antônimos
ignore damageoverlook damagedeny damageconceal damage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reconhecer dano
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
reconhecer o dano
common in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reconhecer dano
used in both formal and colloquial speech
Portugal
reconhecer dano
identical usage; formal in legal and insurance contexts

Related Words

damage assessmentdamage controlidentify harmacknowledge injuryclaim damagerepair damage

Related Idioms & Phrases

recognize the damage done
fail to recognize damage
immediately recognize damage
come to recognize damage
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