The abbreviation "i.e." stands for the Latin phrase id est , which translates to "that is." It is used to clarify, restate, or specify something more precisely, essentially meaning "in other words" or "that is to say"
. For example, in the sentence "All employees will receive the standard discount; i.e., 20 percent," the phrase after "i.e." defines or explains the discount more exactly
. In summary:
- i.e. = id est = "that is" or "in other words"
- Used to clarify or restate something previously mentioned
This differs from "e.g.," which means "for example" and is used to introduce examples rather than a restatement
