external (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɜːnəl/
Definition
Relating to or coming from the outside; originating from a source other than the one being considered.
Examples
The building's external walls were made of brick.
We need to consider external factors that might affect our business.
She suffered from an external injury to her leg.
How to Use external
- external to (prepositional phrase)
- Outside of a particular system, organization, or area. — "These regulations are external to the company's internal policies."
- external examiner (collocation)
- An examiner from outside an institution who assesses academic work. — "The university appoints an external examiner to moderate the final exams."
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