externally
/ɪkˈstəːn(ə)li/ /ɛkˈstəːn(ə)li
/adverb
1With reference to the outer surface or structure of something; outside: the antenna should be mounted externally, perhaps on the roof...
- If people are viewed externally, devoid of internal character and spirituality, they are stripped of their unique gift and strength.
- Often these plants will have an externally visible dark discoloration of the stem that extends from the soil-line upward into the canopy.
- Externally smooth and internally corrugated, the appearance is reminiscent of early aeronautical construction.
1.1(Used in reference to a medicine or similar substance) on the outside of the body: the oil is externally applied to treat bruises and rheumatic complaints...
- The afflicted person would take the medicine internally and also apply it externally.
- The oil of St John's Wort can be externally applied to relieve sciatica and other neuralgic pains, including repetitive injuries such as carpal tunnel and tennis elbow.
- From Day 2 onwards, silver sulphadiazine cream was applied externally on the affected skin surface to prevent secondary infection.
2Used to indicate that something occurs or comes from a source outside the institution, country, or subject affected: most exam papers are marked externally externally funded projects...
- Courses for professional development include support for externally validated qualifications, as well as specific training to enable each staff member to reach their full teaching and learning potential.
- The wide-ranging research programme is supported by 2,000,000 of externally funded research grants.
- We will see that the consequences of externally mandated assessments for what happens in workplaces and school systems can be highly problematic.
3 Computing Using a disk or tape drive rather than the main memory: all data that has been stored externally will be easy to retrieve...
- Usually an e-mail will be stored externally by your ISP for at least three months, even if you have cleared it from your internal system.
- Your data is not stored externally and you have not backed it up properly.
- The department established an accreditation process to ensure physical security of equipment and data if hosted externally.