[noun] commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country Synonyms:ation
[noun] an imported person brought from a foreign country; "the lead role was played by an import from Sweden"; "they are descendants of indentured importees" Synonyms:ee
[noun] the message that is intended or expressed or signified; "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 ambigtuous" Synonyms:meaning, significance, signification
[noun] a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication" Synonyms:significance, implication
[noun] having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment that security" Synonyms:consequence, moment
[verb] bring in from abroad
[verb] indicate or signify; "I'm afraid this spells trouble!" Synonyms:spell
