1. relating to or situated on the outside of something
2. coming from or originating outside a particular organization, system, or country
3. visible or apparent from the outside; superficial

1. an external feature, aspect, or circumstance
Usage: often plural

Examples

• The external walls of the building need painting.
• We hired an external consultant to review our processes.
• Despite his external confidence, he was nervous inside.
• The company faced pressure from external investors.
• She applied the cream to external wounds only.
• The audit was conducted by an external firm.
• Don’t judge people by externals alone.