imports

'imports'

[import.n.01] as in: commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

'imports'

[import.n.02] as in: an imported person brought from a foreign country

Examples:
the lead role was played by an import from Sweden
they are descendants of indentured importees

'imports'

[meaning.n.01] as in: the message that is intended or expressed or signified

Examples:
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

'imports'

[significance.n.02] as in: a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred

Examples:
the significance of his remark became clear only later
the expectation was spread both by word and by implication

'imports'

[consequence.n.03] as in: having important effects or influence

Examples:
decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself
virtue is of more moment than security
that result is of no consequence

'imports'

[import.v.01] as in: bring in from abroad

'imports'

[import.v.02] as in: transfer (electronic data) into a database or document

'imports'

[spell.v.02] as in: indicate or signify

Examples:
I'm afraid this spells trouble!

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