Input vs. Import

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.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.
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 importeesImportnoun
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 ambigtuousImportnoun
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 implicationImportnoun
having important effects or influence;
decisions of great consequence are made by the president himselfvirtue is of more moment that securityImportverb
bring in from abroad
Importverb
indicate or signify;
I'm afraid this spells trouble!