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