Meaning & use
Externally
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On or from the outside; in a manner relating to the exterior rather than the interior.
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The medication is applied externally to the affected skin.
The company hired an externally recruited consultant to review its finances.
A note on using this word
Often paired with "internally" as a contrasting pair, especially in medical and organizational contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
outwardly
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