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IMPORTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Importing.

Importing - as a noun

The commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
importation15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commerce16commercialism23mercantilism18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Importing - as a verb

To bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade.

To load a file into a software application from another version or system.

Example: "How can i import files from older versions of this application?"

To be important; to be significant; to be of consequence.

To be of importance to (someone or something).

To be incumbent on (someone to do something).

To be important or crucial to (that something happen).

To mean, signify.

To express, to imply.

Example Sentences

"The importing of goods from overseas has increased due to globalization."
"The rise in importing has led to a decline in domestic manufacturing."
"The government imposed tariffs to protect local industries from excessive importing."
"The cost of importing raw materials has significantly impacted the company's profit margins."
"The importing of exotic foods has significantly diversified the local cuisine."
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Word Game Points

Is IMPORTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, importing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IMPORTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is IMPORTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, importing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMPORTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is IMPORTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, importing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMPORTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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