Export: meaning, definitions and examples

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export

[ ˈɛkspɔːt ]

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trade

To send goods or services to another country for sale.

Synonyms

send out, ship, transport

Examples of usage

The company exports cars to Europe and Asia.
China exports a large amount of electronics to the United States.

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business

A product or service that is sold to another country.

Synonyms

commodity, goods, shipment

Examples of usage

The country's main exports are oil and gas.
The company's top export is pharmaceuticals.

Translations

Translations of the word "export" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exportar

🇮🇳 निर्यात

🇩🇪 exportieren

🇮🇩 ekspor

🇺🇦 експорт

🇵🇱 eksport

🇯🇵 輸出 (ゆしゅつ)

🇫🇷 exporter

🇪🇸 exportar

🇹🇷 ihracat

🇰🇷 수출 (수출하다)

🇸🇦 تصدير

🇨🇿 export

🇸🇰 export

🇨🇳 出口 (chūkǒu)

🇸🇮 izvoz

🇮🇸 útflutningur

🇰🇿 экспорт

🇬🇪 ექსპორტი

🇦🇿 ixrac

🇲🇽 exportar

Word origin

The word 'export' originated in the late 15th century, from the Latin word 'exportare' meaning 'to carry out'. The concept of exporting goods has been a fundamental aspect of global trade for centuries, with countries relying on exports to boost their economies and establish international trade relationships.