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The compiler's left to provide meaning (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

import

'meaning' is the definition.
(import is a kind of meaning)

'the compiler's left' is the wordplay.
'the compiler's' becomes 'im' (I've seen this in other clues).
'left' becomes 'port' (left side of a ship - opposite of starboard).
'im'+'port'='IMPORT'

'to provide' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for import that I've seen before include "introduction" , "Bring in; significance" , "Drift" , "Item from abroad" , "Convey" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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