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US/ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/
UK/ɪkˈstɜː.nəl/
on or from the outside of something, such as a body, building or organization
In context
I save all my photos on an external hard drive.
This cream is for external use only; do not swallow it.
The school hired an external company to check the exam results.
Words that go with external
adjective + noun
- external hard driveBack up your files to an external hard drive every month.
- external factorsWeather and fuel prices are external factors we can't control.
- external wallsThe external walls were painted bright yellow.
- external pressureThe government changed the law under external pressure.
- external useThe bottle says the oil is for external use.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This medicine is for outside using only.Correct: This medicine is for external use only.