import

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/ˈɪm.pɔːt/ English

Definitions

noun

Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.
The practice of importing.
Significance, importance.“It was a matter of great import.”

verb

To bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade.
To load a file into a software application from another version or system.“How can I import files from older versions of this application?”

verb

To be important; to be significant; to be of consequence.
To be of importance to (someone or something).
To be incumbent on (someone to do something).
To be important or crucial to (that something happen).

Related words

Synonyms

importance importancy meaning purport significance tenor weight consequence signification implication moment spell export exportation importation input entrance inlet

Antonyms

export insignificance

Associated

tariffs substitution quotas industrialization tariff commodities goods restrictions cocaine duties files

Rhymes

snort support thwart short court distort retort report escort purport

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