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 {pound}50m.).
3 (attrib.) suitable for export, esp. of better quality.
Phrases and idioms:
export reject an article sold in its country of manufacture, as being below the standard for export.
Derivatives:
exportable adj. exportability n. exportation n. exporter n.
Etymology: L exportare (as EX-(1), portare carry)