单词 | external |
释义 | external external /; AmE / adjective
1 coming from outside an organization: An external auditor will verify the accounts. The company has interviewed both internal and external candidates for the job. We are seeking external advice on the matter.
2 used to describe the situation when a company increases in size by buying or joining with other companies: They expect to use about €3.5 billion for external growth over a three-year period. External growth is a much faster form of growth than internal growth. ⇨ INORGANIC
3 connected with foreign countries: an increase in external trade Japan's economy has been supported largely by external demand. Given the unstable external environment, the prospects for growth are uncertain.
4 (IT ) that is not built into the main computer or device but must be connected to it: an external modem/disk drive
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