What is the meaning of the word "i.e."?
Definitions:
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Latin abbreviation for 'id est', which means 'that is'.
ABBREVIATION
- The hotel is closed during the off season, i.e. from October to March.
- The hotel is closed during the off season, i.e. from October to March.
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Used specifically in writing before a piece of information that makes the meaning of something clearer or shows its true meaning. ABBREVIATION
- The price must be more realistic, i.e. lower.
- The price must be more realistic, i.e. lower.