internal

Universal Words adjective 1 [onlybeforenoun] connected with the inside of sth: the internal structure of a building * internal doors / fittings OPPEXTERNAL 2 [onlybeforenoun] connected with the inside of your body: internal organs / injuries * The medicine is not for internal use. OPPEXTERNAL 3 [usuallybeforenoun] involving or concerning only the people who are part of a particular organization rather than people from outside it: an internal audit / inquiry * the internal workings of government * internal divisions within the company OPPEXTERNAL 4 [onlybeforenoun] connected with a country's own affairs rather than those that involve other countries SYNDOMESTIC: internal affairs / trade / markets * an internal flight (= within a country) OPPEXTERNAL 5 coming from within a thing itself rather than from outside it: a theory which lacks internal consistency (= whose parts are not consistent) * Some photos contain internal evidence (= fashions, transport, etc.) that may help to date them. 6 happening or existing in your mind SYNINNER: internal rage internally adverb: internally connected rooms * The new posts were only advertised internally.