Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
noun something that is outside or exterior
A1 An external is someone who is not part of a particular group or organization.
A2 I need to buy an external for my computer to store more files.
B1 The company hired an external to conduct a review of their financial statements.
B2 The external of the building was painted a bright red color.
C1 The external of the company's website was redesigned to improve user experience.
C2 The external of the organization's policies and procedures were reviewed by an independent auditor.
adjective relating to or situated on the outside
A1 I have an external hard drive to store all my photos.
A2 She always wears an external jacket when it's cold outside.
B1 The company is looking to expand its external partnerships.
B2 The external audit revealed several discrepancies in the financial records.
C1 The external factors influencing the market are constantly changing.
C2 The external environment plays a crucial role in shaping organizational strategy.
formal The company decided to hire an external consultant to conduct a thorough review of their financial statements.
informal I heard they brought in an external expert to help with the project.
slang They got some outside help from a consultant.
figurative She built an external wall around her emotions to protect herself from getting hurt.
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