Input vs. Import

Input vs. Import — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Input and Import

Inputnoun

The act or process of putting in; infusion.

Importnoun

(countable) Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.

Inputnoun

That which is put in, as in an amount.

Importnoun

(uncountable) The practice of importing.

Inputnoun

Contribution of work or information, as an opinion or advice.

Importnoun

(uncountable) Significance, importance.

It was a matter of great import.
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Inputnoun

Something fed into a process with the intention of it shaping or affecting the output of that process.

Importverb

(transitive) To bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade.

Inputverb

(transitive) To put in; put on.

Importverb

(transitive) To load a file into a software application from another version or system.

How can I import files from older versions of this application?

Inputverb

(transitive) To enter data.

The user inputs his date of birth and the computer displays his age.

Importverb

(intransitive) To be important; to be significant; to be of consequence.

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Inputverb

(transitive) To accept data that is entered.

Importverb

(transitive) To be of importance to (someone or something).

Inputnoun

signal going into an electronic system

Importverb

(transitive) To be incumbent on (someone to do something).

Inputnoun

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

Importverb

(transitive) To be important or crucial to (that something happen).

Inputverb

enter (data or a program) into a computer

Importverb

(transitive) To mean, signify.

Importverb

To express, to imply.

Importnoun

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

Importnoun

an imported person brought from a foreign country;

the lead role was played by an import from Swedenthey are descendants of indentured importees

Importnoun

the message that is intended or expressed or signified;

what is the meaning of this sentencethe significance of a red traffic lightthe signification of Chinese charactersthe import of his announcement was ambigtuous

Importnoun

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred;

the significance of his remark became clear only laterthe expectation was spread both by word and by implication

Importnoun

having important effects or influence;

decisions of great consequence are made by the president himselfvirtue is of more moment that security

Importverb

bring in from abroad

Importverb

indicate or signify;

I'm afraid this spells trouble!