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Meaning ofexternalin English

external

us//ɪkˈstɜr.nəl//uk//ɛkˈstɜːnəl//

Pluralexternals

Definitions

Adjective
1. outside an object or system; outwardly visible
2. having only surface appearance; lacking inner substance
  The company's external auditor reviewed their financial reports.
3. originating from outside a entity
  The external hard drive connected to the computer is very large.
4. for non-resident university students; external exams
  The university offers external degree programs for working professionals.
5. not part of the main computer system
  The external keyboard is not connected to the main computer.
6. using external storage devices; disks or tapes
  The system uses external memory to store large files.
Noun
1. superficial features; outward appearance
  The external features of the building are impressive.
2. outward features or appearances
  The company focused on improving its external image.
3. a variable defined in code but valued externally
  The programmer declared an external constant in the program.

Compounds / Phrases

external urethral orifice external diameter external device