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importing::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | importation |
| Type of | commerce, commercialism, mercantilism |
| Has types | smuggling |
| Derivation | import |
Examples of importing
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Biological controls may include importing new insects that can attack the plant.
From the news-journalonline.com
A tariff is money going from the company importing it to the federal government.
From the inrich.com
My small shop has exclusive importing deals on quality food and wine from Italy.
From the businessweek.com
His wealth came from importing plate glass at a time of unprecedented expansion.
From the washingtontimes.com
In 1973, at the time of the oil embargo, we were importing about 35% of our oil.
From the time.com
Then canny arms dealers started importing flexible, razor-sharp wire from China.
From the time.com
To make up for the shutdown atomic piles, Japan is importing coal, oil, and LNG.
From the guardian.co.uk
They also sought to live a Chinese lifestyle, importing Chinese cooks and baths.
From the en.wikipedia.org
On 26 October Paterson announced there would be a ban on importing ash saplings.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
- Bring in from abroad
- Transfer (electronic data) into a database or document
- An imported person brought from a foreign country; "the lead role was played by an import from Sweden"; "they are descendants of indentured importees"
- Meaning: 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"
- Spell: indicate or signify; "I'm afraid this spells trouble!"
- The term "import" is derived from the conceptual meaning as to bring in the goods and services into the port of a country. The buyer of such goods and services is referred to an "importer" who is based in the country of import whereas the overseas based seller is referred to as an "exporter". ...
- (Imports) International trade is exchange of capital, goods, and services across international borders or territories. . In most countries, it represents a significant share of gross domestic product (GDP). ...
- (The Imports) One of Chicago's first punk rock bands, The Imports influenced the burgeoning midwest alternative music scene in 1980, out of which sprang acts such as Big Black, Ministry (band), Naked Raygun, and Urge Overkill. ...
