I.e. stands for the Latin id est, or 'that is,' and is used to introduce a word or phrase that restates what has been said previously. What follows the i.e. is meant to clarify the earlier statement:

2024年11月6日 · I.e. stands for id est, or “that is,” and means “in other words”—use it to clarify the statement before it. E.g. stands for exempli gratia and means “for example”—use it to …

2024年5月20日 · “i.e.” means “in other words,” and “e.g.” means “for example.” If you want to restate information from the first part of your sentence in more specific terms, “i.e.” is the …

I.E. definition: 1. used especially in writing before a piece of information that makes the meaning of something…. Learn more.

2021年3月31日 · i.e. and e.g. are both abbreviations of Latin expressions. id est (i.e.): “that is to say; in other words; by which I mean” exemplī grātiā (e.g.): “for example” The abbreviation i.e. …

2018年12月3日 · They may be small, but their power to befuddle writers and speakers of the English language is mighty. The term i.e. is a shortening of the Latin expression id est, which …

What does the abbreviation I.E. stand for? Meaning: that is. How to use i.e. in a sentence.

The abbreviation i.e. stands for the Latin "id est," which means "that is." It's mainly used in academic writing, although people who don't mind sounding a little pompous may use it in …

2025年1月27日 · In correct use, i.e. is used to explain, clarify or rephrase a statement, whereas e.g. is used to list examples.

Definition of i.e. abbreviation in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.