Pronunciation: /ˈɛkˌstɜrn/
noun a person who is not a regular employee but is hired for a temporary position or for the duration of a specific project
A1 An extern is a temporary worker who is hired for a specific project or period of time.
A2 The company is looking to hire an extern to help with their busy season.
B1 As an extern, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in your field.
B2 The externship program offers students the chance to work in a professional setting.
C1 The extern's responsibilities include assisting with research projects and data analysis.
C2 After completing the externship, many participants are offered full-time positions at the company.
adjective relating to or being an extern
A1 I saw an extern student shadowing the doctor at the hospital.
A2 The company hired an extern worker to help with the busy season.
B1 The extern program allows students to gain real-world experience in their field.
B2 She completed an externship at a prestigious law firm last summer.
C1 The extern research project led to groundbreaking discoveries in the field of medicine.
C2 The company offers extern opportunities for advanced students to work alongside industry professionals.
formal The company decided to hire an extern to assist with their research project.
informal I heard they brought in an extern to help out in the office.
slang They've got this extern dude working with them now.
figurative Having an extern perspective can often bring new insights to the table.
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