Meaning & Definition of word "Export"

Export

/ˈɛkspɔːrt/

1. The act of sending goods or services to another country for sale.
- Example: The export of cars has increased significantly this year.
2. Goods or services that are sold to another country.
- Example: The nation’s main export is agricultural products.

1. To send goods or services to another country for sale.
- Example: We plan to export our new software to European markets.
2. To transfer data from one system or format to another.
- Example: You can export your contacts from the old smartphone to the new one.

From Latin 'exportare' meaning 'to carry out' (ex- 'out' + portare 'to carry').

export market:

A market for goods produced in one country and sold in another.

export license:

A government document permitting the export of specific goods.

export duty:

A tax imposed on goods being exported.

import:

To bring goods or services into a country from abroad.

trade:

The action of buying and selling goods and services.

commerce:

The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.