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

The building has external lighting for visibility.
Happening Outside
'External' indicates events or actions taking place outside a specific area or system.

The noise was caused by external construction work.
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ExteriorExtrinsicForeignOutsideOutwardPeripheralRemoteSuperficialSurface
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