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February 08, 2016 Word of the Day

export /ɛkˈspoɚt/ verb
export
/ɛkˈspoɚt/
verb

exports; exported; exporting

These goods are being exported by ship.
These goods are being exported by ship.
Definition of EXPORT

[+ object]

: to send a product to be sold in another country

  • countries that export oil to the U.S.

— exportable adjective

  • exportable goods

— exportation noun [noncount]

  • the exportation [=export] of oil

— exporter noun, plural exporters [count]

  • a leading exporter of soybeans

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