invisible import — noun any import that does not have a tangible physical presence See Also: invisible export … Wiktionary
invisible import — the buying of a service from an overseas provider … Geography glossary
invisible import — /ɪnˌvɪzəbəl ˈɪmpɔt/ (say in.vizuhbuhl impawt) noun an activity, such as a holiday abroad, which involves the spending of currency in a foreign country …
invisible — Ⅰ. invisible UK US /ɪnˈvɪzəbl/ adjective ECONOMICS ► used to describe trade in services such as banking and insurance, that can be sold in foreign countries or to buyers from foreign countries: »The new invisible export figures are just out. »An… … Financial and business terms
invisible export — noun Any export that does not have a tangible physical presence (e.g. expertise, insurance underwriting). Although physical imports exceeded exports, when invisible exports were accounted for the balance of payments was healthy. See Also:… … Wiktionary
invisible imports — Services bought from foreign countries, such as money spent by tourists abroad, etc (cf ↑invisible exports under ↑export) • • • Main Entry: ↑import … Useful english dictionary
invisible trade — import and export of services in industry sectors such as banking, tourism and education. Forms part of the balance of payments … Geography glossary
invisible trade — import and export of services … English contemporary dictionary
invisible — /ɪnˈvɪzəbəl / (say in vizuhbuhl) adjective 1. not visible; not perceptible by the eye: invisible agents of the Devil. 2. withdrawn from or out of sight. 3. not perceptible or discernible by the mind: invisible differences. 4. (of colours) of a… …
invisible trade — ▪ economics in economics, the exchange of physically intangible items between countries. Invisible trade can be distinguished from visible trade, which involves the export, import, and reexport of physically tangible goods. Basic categories … Universalium
Invisible Trade — Business transactions that occur with no exchange of tangible goods. Invisible trade involves the transfer of non tangible goods and/or services, including customer service, intellectual property and patents. The items involved in invisible trade … Investment dictionary