export
EHKS-pawt
Export (verb) means to sell or send goods to another country. Example: “The country exports most of its coffee to Europe.”
verb
1
To sell or send goods to another country.
"The country exports most of its coffee to Europe."
"They plan to export the new model to overseas markets next year."
"Many farmers in this region export their wine to neighbouring countries."
2
To save data from one program or system so it can be used in another.
"You can export the spreadsheet as a PDF."
"Click this button to export your contacts to another email program."
"The software lets you export all your photos as a single folder."
noun
1
A product sent abroad to be sold, or the act of sending it.
"Oil is the country's biggest export."
"Wool was once the island's most important export."
"The shipment of exports was loaded onto the boat at dawn."
How to use export
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo send goods (or data) out of one country, program, or system into another.
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Common pairings
export goods
export data
ban on exports
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Word forms
- Plural
- exports
- Third person singular
- exports
- Past tense
- exported
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Etymology
From Latin exportare, "to carry out or away" — from ex- ("out") plus portare ("to carry").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “export” mean?
The word “export” means to sell or send goods to another country. In plain terms, to send goods (or data) out of one country, program, or system into another.
How do you pronounce “export”?
“Export” is pronounced EHKS-pawt (/ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “export” in a sentence?
Here is “export” used in a sentence: “The country exports most of its coffee to Europe.”
What is the opposite of “export”?
The opposite of “export” — its antonyms — are import and importation.
What part of speech is “export”?
Depending on how it is used, “export” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “export” come from?
The word “export” comes from Latin. From Latin exportare, "to carry out or away" — from ex- ("out") plus portare ("to carry").
Is “export” a common word?
“Export” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “export” have?
“Export” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to sell or send goods to another country.
What is the difference between "export" and "import"?
To "export" is to sell or send goods out to another country. To "import" is the opposite: to bring goods in from another country, so exports leave and imports arrive.
Is "export" stressed differently as a noun and a verb?
Yes. As a verb, "export" is stressed on the second syllable (ex-PORT), while as a noun it is stressed on the first syllable (EX-port). This shifting stress pattern is common among English words that work as both noun and verb.
What preposition is used with "export"?
You export goods "to" a country and export data "to" or "as" a particular format, as in "export the file to PDF." You export something "from" its source.
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