The import
Example: The import introduces external elements
Definition
"The import" refers to goods, services, or data brought into one country, system, or context from another. It often involves the introduction of external elements that are not native to the receiving environment, commonly used in trade, technology, and information exchange.
Etymology
The term "the import" originates from the Latin word 'importare,' meaning 'to bring in.' It entered English through Old French during the Middle Ages, initially referring to the act of bringing goods into a country. Did you know that the word shares roots with 'export,' which means to send out?
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"The import" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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