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external

Pronunciation: [/ɛkˈstɜɹ.nəl/]

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external: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “physical objects”

(adjective) relating to or existing on the outside of something, like the outer appearance of a building or the outside part of a computer.

Example

The external walls of the house were painted a bright blue.

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The internal components of the computer were damaged, not the external parts.

Example

What color are the external doors of the building?

Context: “relationships”

(adjective) coming from or relating to an outside source or country, not from within. It is something from outside, like a foreign company or investor.

Example

The company's success was largely due to external investments.

Example

They decided to focus on internal resources rather than external funding.

Example

How important are external partnerships for the business?

How to pronounce external

Pronunciation: [/ɛkˈstɜɹ.nəl/]

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