Extern
Pronunciation: /ɛksˈtɚn/
Extern (noun)
- A person from outside an organization who provides advice or expertise.
Examples
- The company hired an extern to provide fresh insights.
- An extern was consulted to improve the project outcomes.
Common collocations: hire an extern, consult an extern, extern surface, extern factors
Extern (adjective)
- Located or happening outside something, especially an organization or system.
Examples
- The extern surface of the building needs cleaning.
- Extern factors can influence the decision-making process.