1.
External is used to indicate that something is on the outside of a surface or body, or that it exists, happens, or comes from outside.
...a much reduced heat loss through ~ walls.
...internal and ~ allergic reactions.
? internal
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ly
Vitamins can be applied ~ly to the skin.
...~ly imposed conditions.
ADV: usu ADV with v
2.
External means involving or intended for foreign countries.
...the commissioner for ~ affairs.
...Jamaica’s ~ debt.
...the republic’s ~ borders.
ADJ: ADJ n
~ly
...protecting the value of the mark both internally and ~ly.
ADV: usu ADV after v
3.
External means happening or existing in the world in general and affecting you in some way.
...a reaction to ~ events...
Such events occur only when the ~ conditions are favorable.
ADJ: ADJ n
4.
External experts, for example ~ examiners, come into an organization from outside in order to do a particular job fairly and impartially, or to check that a particular job was done properly. (mainly BRIT)
= outside
ADJ: ADJ n
~ly
There must be ~ly moderated tests.
ADV: ADV -ed
5.
If medicine is for ~ use, it is intended to be used only on the outside of your body, and not to be eaten or drunk.
PHRASE: v-link PHR, PHR after v