Word of the Day – June 30, 2026

external customer

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Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Group A person that pays for and uses the products or services a company offers, but who is not directly connected to the organization. External customers are also known as “clients” or “accounts.”. (used 19 times in citations and controls)
Title A customer who works for a different business than the IT service provider. (used 23 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology

Other Forms

Type Other Form
Plural external customers
Plural Possessive external customers'
Possessive external customer's

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