Importation Meaning
/ˌɪmpɔˈrteɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act or an instance of importing.
nounThe act or an instance of carrying or conveying, especially into some system, place, area or country.
Sentence Examples
The importation of rare wild animals to this country is strictly prohibited.
Mexico wants to stop the importation of GMO crops
Mexico wants to stop the importation of genetically modified crops.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of electronic goods from overseas has increased due to lower manufacturing costs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The strict laws regulate the ____ of certain exotic animals to protect the local environment.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English import Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English importation From import + -ation.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of electronic goods from overseas has increased due to lower manufacturing costs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The strict laws regulate the ____ of certain exotic animals to protect the local environment.