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importation
This term describes the formal process of bringing something external into a specific system, whether that system is a national border, a cultural environment, or a digital database. It carries a more technical and procedural tone than the word import, which often refers to the goods themselves or the general act of trading. In legal and economic contexts, it specifically denotes the official entry of commodities subject to customs and tariffs.
When applied to ideas or biological species, the word suggests a deliberate transfer or an introduction that alters the existing landscape. In computing, it refers to the structural migration of data, emphasizing the transition from one format or environment to another. This noun is typically used in professional, academic, or technical discourse rather than casual conversation.
Meanings
The act or process of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale.
Examples
The government imposed a strict tax on the importation of luxury cars.
We need to streamline the importation of raw materials to lower costs.
The accidental importation of invasive species has devastated the local ecosystem.
The importation of Western legal concepts shaped the country's early constitution.
I wonder if the importation of these foreign customs will change our traditions.
The software allows for the seamless importation of contact lists from other platforms.
Wait, did you finish the importation of the database yet?
The importation of data from the legacy system proved to be more difficult than expected.
Strict regulations govern the importation of endangered plants across borders.
Strict regulations govern the importation of endangered plants across borders.