Definitions

import

[im-pawrt, -pohrt, im-pawrt, -pohrt] / ɪmˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt, ˈɪm pɔrt, -poʊrt /

NOUN

meaning

Synonyms

STRONGEST

construction

STRONG

acceptation bearing drift gist heart implication intention interpretation meat message point purport score sense significance signification stuff thrust understanding

WEAK

bottom line intendment name of the game nature of beast nuts and bolts punch line significancy

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority outside

WEAK

insignificance

NOUN

significance, weight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

value worth

STRONG

consequence design emphasis importance intent magnitude moment momentousness object objective pith purpose signification stress substance weightiness

Antonyms

STRONG

insignificance unimportance

Example Sentences

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The United States on Monday exempted British pharmaceuticals from import tariffs under a unique deal which sees the UK increase spending on American drugs by 25 percent.

From Barron's

“Suppliers are finding more and more errors when attempting to export to the U.S. — before I even have the opportunity to import.”

From MarketWatch

The deal comes after several pharmaceutical giants decided to either reduce spending in the UK or increase their US investments following threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.

From BBC

The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release delayed September export and import price data on Wednesday.

From Barron's

Beijing wields travel advisories and import bans rather than formal sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal

import

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