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.
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