externally

Thân thiện

The candidate will be externally evaluated by a panel of experts.

Definition

Adverb 1. On or from the outside; relating to the outer surface or appearance. - Indicates something is situated, happening, or originating from the outside of a thing, place, or system. 2. With respect to the outside; outwardly. - Indicates consideration or judgment from an external viewpoint or source.

Usage Examples

• Referring to physical location or origin:
  • The device is powered externally. (The power source is located outside the device.)
  • The medication is applied externally to the skin. (It is used on the outer surface of the body.)
• Referring to perspective or evaluation:
  • The project will be assessed externally by independent experts. (The evaluation will be conducted by people from outside the organization.)
  • Externally, the building appears modern, but the interior is traditional. (From the outside view, the building looks modern.)

Advanced Usage

• In a non-physical or abstract sense: Used to describe influences, pressures, or factors originating from outside a particular group, system, or country.
  • The company is facing externally generated market pressures. (The pressures come from the wider market environment, not from inside the company.)
  • The policy was changed due to externally imposed regulations. (The regulations came from an outside authority.)

Variants and Related Words

• External (Adjective): Belonging to, situated on, or coming from the outside.
  • We need to consider the external factors.
• Externality (Noun): A consequence of an industrial or commercial activity which affects other parties without this being reflected in market prices.
  • Pollution is a negative externality.

Synonyms

• Outwardly: As far as the outside is concerned; on the surface.
• From the outside: Originating externally.
• Outboard (technical): Situated on the outside of a vessel or aircraft.

Antonyms

• Internally: On or from the inside; within.

Related Phrases

• Externally verifiable: Capable of being confirmed by an independent, outside source.
  • The results must be externally verifiable to ensure credibility.
• To appear externally: To seem or look a certain way from an outside perspective.
  • To appear externally calm, even when stressed, is a useful skill.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with respect to the outside
   • outwardly, the figure is smooth
2. on or from the outside
   • the candidate needs to be externally evaluated

Từ đồng nghĩa

• outwardly