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Import
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goods, products, or services that are brought into a country from another country for the purpose of trade
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having important effects or influence
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a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
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the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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an imported person brought from a foreign country
to import
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to buy goods from a foreign country and bring them to one's own
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indicate or signify
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(computing) to put data into another computer program
Example
The refinery's location near the port allows for easy import of raw materials.
Import and export controls prevent the introduction of FMD across borders.
The sushi restaurant imports fresh fish from Japan to ensure the highest quality.
The grocery store imports strawberries from other countries when they are out of season locally.
Over the years, the restrictions on imports have slowly relaxed, benefiting trade.