What does the abbreviation “i.e.” mean?
An abbreviation for id est, a Latin phrase meaning “that is.” It indicates that an explanation or paraphrase is about to follow: “Many workers expect to put in a forty-hour week — i.e., to work eight hours a day.” http://www.answers.com/i.e. that is to say [ Latin id est “that is”] http://encarta.msn.com/…/…onaryResults.aspx used especially in writing before a piece of information that makes the meaning of something clearer or shows its true meaning: The price must be more realistic, i.e. lower. http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp abbreviation for id est (= Latin for “that is”), used esp. in writing after a general statement to introduce specific information or exa
