Internally — meaning, usage, and organizational context

Definition

Internally (adverb) — describes something happening inside rather than outside. It can refer to actions, structures, or processes occurring within a body, system, or organization.

Main Meanings

  1. Inside the body:
    Refers to something that occurs within the human or animal body, as opposed to the exterior.
    Example: “The medicine helps heal the wound internally.”

  2. Within an organization:
    Indicates that an action or issue involves only members of a specific group, company, or institution.
    Example: “The decision was made internally before being announced to the public.”

Usage Notes

“In a way that involves or affects only the people who are part of a particular organization rather than the general public.”


Author’s summary: The adverb internally describes actions or conditions occurring inside a body, structure, or organization, emphasizing internal processes or members rather than external factors.

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Oxford Learner's Dictionaries Oxford Learner's Dictionaries — 2025-11-29

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