The abbreviation i.e. stands for the Latin phrase id est , which means "that is" or "in other words." It is used to clarify, restate, or specify something mentioned earlier in a sentence by providing a precise explanation or definition. For example: "One meal (i.e., breakfast) is included in the price of the room," where "i.e." specifies exactly which meal is included
. In writing, i.e. often introduces a rephrasing or elaboration that narrows down or explains the preceding statement, and it can be thought of as meaning "that is to say" or "specifically." It is commonly followed by a comma and sometimes enclosed in parentheses or set off by dashes if it appears within a sentence
. In summary, i.e. means "that is" and is used to clarify or restate something more precisely. It differs from e.g. , which means "for example" and is used to introduce examples rather than a strict definition or clarification
