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import

/ˈɪm.pɔːt/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/

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noun

Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.

Examples :

"The school's new art supplies are an import from Japan. "

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noun

The practice of importing.

Examples :

"The import of new textbooks is a significant part of the school's budget. "

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noun

Significance, importance.

Examples :

"It was a matter of great import."

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verb

To bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade.

Examples :

"The company imports coffee beans from Brazil to make their brand of instant coffee. "

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verb

To load a file into a software application from another version or system.

Examples :

"How can I import files from older versions of this application?"

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To be important; to be significant; to be of consequence.

Examples :

"Helping others in the community is important to my family. "

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verb

To be of importance to (someone or something).

Examples :

"Learning good study habits imports greatly to students' success in school. "

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verb

To be incumbent on (someone to do something).

Examples :

"It imports on all students to complete their homework assignments. "

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To be important or crucial to (that something happen).

Examples :

"Finishing the project on time is important to getting a good grade. "

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To mean, signify.

Examples :

"His silence imports a lack of enthusiasm for the project. "

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To express, to imply.

Examples :

"The teacher's tone of voice imported a sense of urgency about the upcoming test. "

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