import

verb

im·port | \ im-ˈpȯrt

, ˈim-ˌpȯrt

imported; importing; imports

Definition of import

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : to bear or convey as meaning or portent : signify

b archaic : express, state

c : imply

2 : to bring from a foreign or external source: such as

a : to bring (something, such as merchandise) into a place or country from another country

b : to transfer (files or data) from one format to another usually within a new file

3 archaic : to be of importance to : concern

: to be of consequence : matter

import

noun

im·port | \ ˈim-ˌpȯrt

Definition of import (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : importance especially : relative importance it is hard to judge the import of this decision

2 : purport, signification

3 : something that is imported

4 : importation