what does i.e or e.g stand for?

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2006-12-07 16:27:50 · 4 answers · asked by m. z. 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

i.e. from Latin "id est" which means "that is"....
e.g. from Latin exempli gratia meaning for example.

that's it.
salve !

2006-12-07 19:24:35 · answer #1 · answered by Mimi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i.e., refers to "that is"
e.g refers to "Example"

2006-12-07 16:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by Gollakota S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋

i.e. = that is to say

e.g. = for example

2006-12-07 16:34:00 · answer #3 · answered by Pabs 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋

i.e. = "in other words" or "that is" or similar variations.
e.g.= "for example"

2006-12-07 16:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by tahoegirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋