import
noun
1. commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
Similar word(s): importation
Definition categories: man–made, commodity, good
2. an imported person brought from a foreign country
- the lead role was played by an import from Sweden
- they are descendants of indentured importees
Definition categories: person, alien, foreigner, noncitizen, outlander
3. the message that is intended or expressed or signified
- the import of his announcement was ambiguous
Similar word(s): meaning, significance, signification
Definition categories: communication, content, message, substance
4. a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
Similar word(s): implication, significance
Definition categories: thought, meaning, substance
5. having important effects or influence
Similar word(s): consequence, moment
Definition categories: attribute, significance
Sentences with import as a noun:
- It was a matter of great import.
verb
1. bring in from abroad
Definition categories: possession, merchandise, trade
2. transfer (electronic data) into a database or document
Definition categories: possession, transfer
3. indicate or signify
Similar word(s): spell
Definition categories: communication, intend, mean
Sentences with import as a verb:
- How can I import files from older versions of this application?