I. ek-ˈspȯrt, ˈek-ˌ verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin exportare, from ex- + portare to carry — more at fare
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1. : to carry away : remove
2. : to carry or send (as a commodity) to some other place (as another country)
intransitive verb
: to export something abroad
• ex·port·abil·i·ty (ˌ)ek-ˌspȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
• ex·port·able ek-ˈspȯr-tə-bəl, ˈek-ˌ adjective
II. ˈek-ˌspȯrt noun
Date: 1671
1. : something exported ; specifically : a commodity conveyed from one country or region to another for purposes of trade
2. : the act of exporting : exportation
the export of wheat
III. ˈek-ˌ adjective
Date: 1795
: of or relating to exportation or exports
export duties