exported
|ex-port-ed|
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/ɪkˈspɔrtɪd/
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/ɪkˈspɔːtɪd/
(export)
sending goods abroad
Etymology
Etymology Information
'export' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exportare,' where 'ex-' meant 'out of' and 'portare' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'exportare' transformed into the 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 'to send goods to another country for sale.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'export'.
The company exported goods to over 20 countries last year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 11:04