export-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: products that are sold abroad

Commentary: EXPORT[+product][+sold][+abroad]
NOTE: occurs naturally in the plural

Examples:
A trade deficit results when a nation buys more imports than it sells exports.
European exports are losing ground to those from Asia.
You don't pay taxes on exports in a duty-free shop.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: the activity of selling products abroad

Commentary: EXPORT[+activity][+selling][+abroad]
NOTE: does not occur naturally in the plural, this sense is a nominalization

Examples:
Canada has resumed its export of beef to the United States.
The export of certain high technology is restricted on the basis of national security.
The export of culture occurs through movies, television and music. (both figurative and literal)

Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2