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Translate files Importation
/ˌɪm.pɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale.
The importation of tropical fruits has increased due to consumer demand.
The process of bringing something into use or practice from another source.
The importation of foreign technology has helped boost local industries.
An instance of importing goods.
The company specializes in the importation of high-end electronics from Japan.
The act of introducing new ideas or methods from other cultures.
The importation of Western educational practices has influenced the local schooling system.
Etymology
From Latin 'importatio', meaning 'to bring in'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
importation tax:
A tax imposed on imported goods.
importation rights:
Legal rights relating to the importation of goods.
prohibited importation:
Goods that are restricted from being imported.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
A term sometimes used to describe smuggling activities.
He was involved in the shady importation of rare artifacts.
Referring to the business of imports in a casual way.
They're in the importation scene, bringing in trendy clothes from abroad.