external

• Sich auf die Außenseite oder das Äußere von etwas beziehend; von außerhalb eines Ortes, einer Organisation oder eines Systems kommend.

Relating to the outside or outer part of something; coming from outside a particular place, organization, or system.

1. Outside or outerB1formal

   Relating to or located on the outside or surface of something.

   äußerlich

   • The external walls of the building need painting.
   • External factors like weather can affect the crop yield.
   • The device has an external battery pack.

   Synonymeexteriorouteroutsideoutwardsurface

   Antonymeinnerinteriorinternal

2. Foreign or outside an organizationB2formal

   Coming from or relating to a source outside a particular group, organization, or country.

   Extern

   • The company hired an external consultant for the project.
   • External auditors reviewed the financial statements.
   • The government is dealing with external threats to national security.

   Synonymealienexogenousexteriorextraneousextrinsicforeignouteroutsideoutward

   Antonymedomesticinternal

• Substantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das sich außen befindet oder zur Außenseite gehört, sowie eine äußere Eigenschaft oder einen äußeren Aspekt einer Sache.

A noun referring to something that is situated on or relating to the outside, or an outward feature or aspect of something.

1. Outside appearance or featuresB2formal

   The outer parts or aspects of something, especially in contrast to its inner nature.

   Äußere Erscheinung

   • The externals of the building were beautifully designed.
   • She focused on the externals of the project rather than its core.
   • The externals of the car were polished to perfection.

   Synonymeappearanceexteriorfacadeoutsidesurface