importation

[ im-pawr-tey-shuhn, -pohr- ]

noun

1. the act of importing.
2. something imported.

importation

/ ˌɪmpɔːˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act, business, or process of importing goods or services
2. an imported product or service

Other Words From

• over·impor·tation noun
• preim·por·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of importation¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; import + -ation

Example Sentences

On 25 October, Mr Musk posted on X: “Massive numbers flown directly to swing states and put on the fast track to citizenship. Voter importation.”

From BBC

“Fentanyl precursors sold by China-based chemical companies enable such cartels and other drug trafficking organizations to produce fentanyl on a massive scale for importation into and distribution within the United States,” Assistant U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Scrivens pleaded guilty to cannabis importation and conspiracy to supply cannabis.

From BBC

Jurors failed to reach a verdict on the drugs importation charges and a retrial took place this summer.

From BBC

Earning good money from the drugs, he quit his job and said he “moved higher up the ladder”, from small-time dealing to importation.

From BBC

Related Words

• access
• accession
• admission
• entry