̘. ̈n.ˈekspɔ:t v. & n. --v.tr.
send out (goods or services)
esp.
for sale in
another country. --n. 1
the process of exporting. 2 a an exported
article or service. b (in pl.) an
amount exported (exports exceeded ø50m.). 3 (attrib.)
suitable for export, esp. of better
quality. øexport
reject an article
sold in
its country of
manufacture, as
being below the
standard for export. øøexportable adj. exportability n. exportation n. exporter n. [L exportare (as
EX-(1), portare carry)]