English · Word Candidate

import

/ˈɪm.pɔːt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: imports · importing · imported

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một thứ gì đó được mang vào từ nguồn bên ngoài, đặc biệt để bán hoặc trao đổi

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Noun

Examples

Trump’s July 8 announcement of a 50% tariff on copper imports beginning August 1 sent prices surging 13% in one day, up to a record high of $5.69 per pound.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The practice of importing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động nhập khẩu

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mang (Một thứ gì đó) vào từ nước ngoài, đặc biệt để bán hoặc trao đổi

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Verb

Examples

Nauru imports foods from Australia because phosphate mining destroyed land for farming.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tải một tệp vào ứng dụng phần mềm từ một phiên bản hoặc hệ thống khác

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Verb

Examples

How can I import files from older versions of this application?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “import” mean?

Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.

Is “import” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.