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exports

|ex-ports|

🇺🇸

/ˈɛkspɔrts/

🇬🇧

/ˈɛkspɔːts/

(export)

sending goods abroad

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
export	exports	exporting	exports	exported	exported	exporting

Etymology

Etymology Information

'export' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exportare,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'portare' meant 'to carry.'

Historical Evolution

'exportare' transformed into the Old French word 'exporter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'export' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to carry out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'sending goods to another country.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

goods or services sold to a foreign country.

The country's main exports are textiles and electronics.

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Verb 1

to send goods or services to another country for sale.

The company exports its products to over 50 countries.

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Last updated: 2025/04/25 23:48