external

//ɪkˈstɜːnəl//
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Adjective

1

Relating to or situated on the outside of something; outer.

The external walls of the building need to be repainted.

2

Coming from or relating to a source outside a particular organization, country, or system.

The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.

3

Existing or occurring independently of the mind; objective.

Scientists study external reality through observation and experimentation.

4

For or concerning students registered with and taking the examinations of a university but not resident there.

She is an external student at the University of London.

Noun

1

The outward features or appearance of something.

Don't judge by externals alone.

2

An external student at a university.

She studied as an external while working full-time.

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