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external

UK
/ɪkˈstɜːnəl/
US
/ɪkˈstɜrnəl/

Translations

externalnoun
externals
pl
UK
/ɪkˈstɜː.nəl/
US
/ɪkˈstɝː.nəl/
candidat libreAu féminin : candidate libre.
As an external, she completed her studies through distance learning.
En tant que candidate libre, elle a terminé ses études à distance.
apparence extérieure
Despite its shabby externals, the house was structurally sound.
Malgré son apparence extérieure délabrée, la maison était structurellement saine.
Synonyms
nonresident
extern
outsider
exterior
outside
outer surface
surface
externaladjective
more external
Comp.
most external
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈstɜːnəl/
US
/ɪkˈstɜrnəl/
The external walls of the building need repainting.
Les murs extérieurs du bâtiment ont besoin d’être repeints.
The company hired an external consultant to improve their business strategy.
L’entreprise a engagé un consultant externe pour améliorer sa stratégie commerciale.
Synonyms
outer
outside
exterior
extrinsic
foreign
superficial
outward
Antonyms
internal

Definitions

externalnoun
(usually plural) The outward appearance, surface, or visible aspects of something.
Despite its shabby externals, the house was structurally sound.
(British, education) A student who takes an examination or degree without attending the institution as a resident; an external candidate.
As an external, she completed her studies through distance learning.
externaladjective
Located on or related to the outside or outer part of something.
The external walls of the building need repainting.
Coming from or relating to a source outside the subject or situation.
The company hired an external consultant to improve their business strategy.
Relating to foreign countries or affairs.
The minister is responsible for external relations and international trade.
Intended for or suitable only for application to the outside of the body; not for internal use.
This cream is for external use only.
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