Extern

Pronunciation: /ɛksˈtɚn/

Extern (noun)

  1. 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)

  1. 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.

Synonyms of Extern

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Extern

  • referring to someone working inside an institution