Internally

Internally, in an adverbial form, signifies an action or state occurring within something, a system, or a person. It implies a focus on the inner aspects, the core, or the subjective experience. This contrasts with external observations or outward manifestations. 'Internally' highlights the unseen or concealed processes, thoughts, and structures that underpin observable behaviors or outward results. The word can also indicate a process of self-reflection, considering information or data within an organization or system, or an internal structure of an organization.

Internally meaning with examples

• The software team decided to handle the error condition internally, within the application's error-handling framework, rather than displaying a generic message to the user. This kept the user experience smooth. The engineers designed the function for the error, so that it would communicate directly with the code.
• After the accident, the victim struggled with the decision to confront the driver. internally, she grappled with anger and fear; it was a difficult process. She worked out a solution within herself, that worked for her own peace. In this case, her inner self, took precedent over the external action.
• The company chose to promote its values internally first, before launching a major public awareness campaign. The company believed this approach would allow their staff to know how to represent the company. Staff were prepped before the campaign. The company was wanting to improve how it managed it's people.
• The government audited the company's finances and found that the accounting department managed its records internally, without adequate oversight or independent verification. The lack of external auditing created issues and vulnerabilities. The government imposed a fine, and demanded a follow up audit.