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    import - Dictionary definition and meaning for word import

    Definition
    (noun) commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
    Synonyms : importation
    Definition
    (noun) an imported person brought from a foreign country
    Synonyms : importee
    Example Sentence
    • the lead role was played by an import from Sweden
    • they are descendants of indentured importees
    Definition
    (noun) the message that is intended or expressed or signified
    Example Sentence
    • what is the meaning of this sentence
    • the significance of a red traffic light
    • the signification of Chinese characters
    • the import of his announcement was ambiguous
    Definition
    (noun) a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
    Synonyms : implication , significance
    Example Sentence
    • the significance of his remark became clear only later
    • the expectation was spread both by word and by implication
    Definition
    (noun) having important effects or influence
    Synonyms : consequence , moment
    Example Sentence
    • decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself
    • virtue is of more moment than security
    • that result is of no consequence
    Definition
    (verb) bring in from abroad Definition
    (verb) transfer (electronic data) into a database or document Definition
    (verb) indicate or signify
    Synonyms : spell
    Example Sentence
    • I'm afraid this spells trouble!
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for import

import is short for important

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goods that we import from foreign are of much more significance to us than domestic goods. thus import = important goods = of great significance


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