internal (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
Definition
Relating to or situated within the body, a group, or an organization; inside.
Examples
The doctor examined the internal organs of the patient.
They decided to handle the dispute through internal discussions rather than involving outside mediators.
The company's internal policies are designed to ensure fair treatment for all employees.
How to Use internal
- internal to (prepositional phrase)
- Belonging to or existing within a specific system, organization, or group. — "These issues are internal to the company's management structure."
- internal medicine (collocation)
- A medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal diseases. — "She decided to specialize in internal medicine after medical school."
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