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Definition of externally adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

externally

adverb
 
/ɪkˈstɜːnəli/
 
/ɪkˈstɜːrnəli/
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  1. on the outside of something/somebody
    • The building has been restored externally and internally.
    • The medication is to be applied externally.
    opposite internally
  2. in a way that happens or comes from outside a place, an organization, a particular situation, etc.
    • The university has many externally funded research projects.
    • externally imposed constraints
    3. opposite internally
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