what do the letters i.e. stand for when used as an example?

Answer 1

i.e. is Latin for "it is"

Answer 2

It stands for "id est" which is latin for "that is", technically it's not used to give examples, but to give more explanation to a term. As so:

My computer needs more memory (i.e., RAM)

If you want to give an example you use e.g. which means: "exempli gratia" (or "for example" in English):

You could do it with any type of fish (e.g., A cod)

Note that apparently, in proper English, both need to have a comma after them. Though since I hardly ever see that comma I would say that's a grammar rule on the way to becoming defunct.

Answer 3

It means for example

Answer 4

id est (i.e.) "it is" "That is (to say)", "in other words", or sometimes "in this case", depending on the context. Never equivalent to exempli gratia (e.g.).[1]

Id est, i.e., "that is", is commonly abbreviated "i.e."; in this usage it is sometimes followed by a comma, depending on style.[2]

Answer 5

i.e is an abbreviation of latin words meaning " that is" i.e is a simple and shorter way to express this

Answer 6

"id est", which is latin for "that is", meaning "in other words", or "to put it another way" Although many people use it interchangeably with e.g., it isn't really. e.g. is another latin expression "exemplia gratia" meaning "free example(s)".

Answer 7

it is an abbreviation for the words exempli gratia meaning for example....

Answer 8

i.e. - "it is" - Abbreviation for id est, above.

Answer 9

Latin for id est (that is)

Answer 10

IN EXAMPLE