ˌimˌpōrˈtāshən, -pȯ(r)ˈ-, -pōəˈ- also -_pə(r)ˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: import (I) + -ation
1. : the act or practice of bringing in (as merchandise) from an outside or foreign source
the importation of goods from Holland
the importation of foreign labor
2. : import 3
the car was an importation from Italy