English dictionary
import meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of import at MeaningMonkey.org. import meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.IMPORT noun
Definition of import (noun)
- commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
- synonyms: importation
- antonym: export
- an imported person brought from a foreign country
- "the lead role was played by an import from Sweden"; "they are descendants of indentured importees"
- synonyms: importee
- the message that is intended or expressed or signified
- "what is the meaning of this sentence"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous"
- synonyms: meaning, significance, signification
- a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
- "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication"
- synonyms: implication, significance
- having important effects or influence
- "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment than security"; "that result is of no consequence"
- synonyms: consequence, moment
- antonym: inconsequence
IMPORT verb
Definition of import (verb)
Source: Princeton University Wordnet