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External

usgb/ɪkˈstɜːrnl/Volume
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Physical Location

Use 'external' to describe something located on the outer part or surface.

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The building has external lighting for visibility.
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Happening Outside

'External' indicates events or actions taking place outside a specific area or system.

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The noise was caused by external construction work.
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ExteriorExtrinsicForeignOutsideOutwardPeripheralRemoteSuperficialSurface
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