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extern

Pronunciation: [ˈɛkstərn]

Word

Learn how to use extern in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) refers to something that is outside or comes from outside. It means that it is not part of the main thing. Imagine you have a toy, and it needs an external battery to work—that battery is extern because it’s not inside the toy.

Example

The extern hard drive helped me store more files than my computer could alone.

Example

The problem was not caused by the extern factors, but by issues within the system itself.

Example

What extern resources do we have available for the project?

Context: “relation”

(noun) a person who is not part of a certain group or organization. They might be someone from outside that group. Think of a visitor at a school; they are extern to that school.

Example

An extern was invited to speak at our class about his job.

Example

The team decided not to include an extern in their upcoming meeting.

Example

What do you think an extern can bring to our discussion?

How to pronounce extern

Pronunciation: [ˈɛkstərn]

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