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Meaning of import

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

import

Pronunciation:/ˈɪm.pɔːt//ˈɪm.pɔɹt/

noun

Definitions

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

  2. The practice of importing.

  3. Significance, importance.

    Example: It was a matter of great import.

verb

Definitions

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

    Antonyms:export
  2. To load a file into a software application from another version or system.

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

    Antonyms:export

import

Pronunciation:/ˈɪm.pɔːt//ˈɪm.pɔɹt/

verb

Definitions

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

  2. To be of importance to (someone or something).

  3. To be incumbent on (someone to do something).

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