Importation
ˌɪmpɔːˈteɪʃən
Definitions
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from another country for sale or use.
ˌɪmpɔːˈteɪʃən
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad.
The country relies heavily on the importation of oil.
💡 Simply: Imagine your country is a store. Importing is like ordering things from a different store in another country to sell or use in your own. It's how we get things we don't make here!
👶 For kids: Bringing things into a country from another country.
More Examples
The company specializes in the importation of luxury goods.
Tariffs can significantly impact the cost of importation.
How It's Used
"The government implemented new regulations on the importation of vehicles."
"Textile companies are heavily involved in the importation of raw materials."
From Middle French 'importation,' from Latin 'importatio,' from 'importare' (to bring in).
Used extensively in economic and trade discussions since the 17th century.
Memory tip
Think of 'port' as a gateway for goods, and 'importation' is the act of bringing them through.