In a personal computer application, to export is to convert a
file into another format than the one it is currently in. Once
the file is exported to the desired format (specified in its
file name suffix), it can be opened and worked on by an
application that recognizes and uses this format. Adobe
Photoshop and other programs use this term. Other applications
such as Word let you export a file by simply specifying the
appropriate file name suffix when you use the "Save as"
selection. - Disadvantages of direct export (SearchOracle.com)
Enterprise Manager not showing export database option I've been
working on exporting my database. The...(SearchOracle.com) A
file that has not been exported to a desired file format can be
import ed by an application program and then opened and used.