meaning of "external communication"

[Olla]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #245 "External Communications", question 1

The first discussion by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in July 1998, called for preserving and enhancing the IMF's credibility, including by providing more information to the public, extending the ......... of IMF communications, and engaging critics more effectively.

(a) arm
(b) grasp
(c) grip
(d) reach

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #245 "External Communications", answer 1

The first discussion by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in July 1998, called for preserving and enhancing the IMF's credibility, including by providing more information to the public, extending the reach of IMF communications, and engaging critics more effectively.

Correct answer: (d) reach
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what is external communication?

Olla

[Mister Micawber]

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Communication with people other than one's co-workers.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
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