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Import

Definition

Bringing external data into a system or application.

In Plain English

Importing is like unpacking moving boxes into your new home—bringing things from outside into your system.

Real-World Example

You import your existing customer list from a spreadsheet into your new CRM system.

Why It Matters for Your Work

Clean imports save hours of manual data entry. Messy imports create data quality problems.

Common Mistake

Not mapping fields correctly. "First Name" in your file might not automatically match "fname" in the system.

Related Terms

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CSV

Comma-Separated Values—a simple text file format for storing tabular data.

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Export

Taking data out of a system for use elsewhere.

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Data Migration

Moving data from one system to another.