internal
adjective
in·ter·nal
in-ˈtər-nᵊl 
ˈin-ˌtər-
1
: existing or situated within the limits or surface of something: such as
a(1)
: situated near the inside of the body
(2)
: situated on the side toward the median plane of the body
b
: of, relating to, or occurring on the inside of an organized structure (such as a club, company, or state)
internal affairs
2
: relating or belonging to or existing within the mind
4
: present or arising within an organism or one of its parts
internal stimulus
5
: applied or intended for application through the stomach by being swallowed
an internal remedy
Examples of internal in a Sentence
the internal structure of the planet
a patient who is experiencing internal bleeding
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
As external forces pull workers apart, these cultures have internal incentives and processes to preserve connection, like celebrating team wins or calling out cross-functional achievements.
—Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
These issues are at the forefront of Mood Machine (out tomorrow), which is, in part, an investigation into the company’s internal practices.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
Secrecy is also a departure from existing North Dakota law for internal investigations by public entities.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Internal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internal. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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internal
adjective
in·ter·nal
in-ˈtərn-ᵊl
1
: existing or lying within : inner
internal structure
2
: relating to, occurring, or located in the body
3
: of, relating to, or occurring on the inside of an organized structure (as a company or state)
internal affairs
Medical Definition
internal
adjective
in·ter·nal
in-ˈtərn-ᵊl
1
: existing or situated within the limits or surface of something: as
a
: situated near the inside of the body
an internal layer of abdominal muscle
b
: situated on the side toward the midsagittal plane of the body
the internal surface of the lung
2
: present or arising within an organism or one of its parts
an internal stimulus
3
: applied or intended for application through the stomach by being swallowed
an internal remedy
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