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I.E.

 Dictionary entry overview: What does i.e. mean? 

I.E. (adverb)
  The adverb I.E. has 1 sense:

1. that is to say; in other wordsplay

  Familiarity information: I.E. used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


I.E. (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

That is to say; in other words

Synonyms:

i.e.; id est; ie


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