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import
In a commercial sense, this word describes the physical movement of goods across borders, often carrying connotations of trade balance and economic dependency. It is the direct counterpart to exporting. When used to describe meaning or significance, the word shifts to a highly formal or literary register. In this context, it refers to the deeper, often hidden weight of a statement rather than its literal surface meaning.
Meanings
To bring goods or services into a country from abroad for sale.
"The company imports high-quality silk from China."
To bring data or a file from one program or format into another.
"You can import your contacts from a CSV file into the address book."
To introduce a practice, idea, or system from one place or context into another.
"The government attempted to import European legal standards into the local system."