How to use the abbreviation "i.e." ("that is")
Ever wonder what "i.e." means and how it should be used in a sentence? Now you can bring your writing up a notch by using "i.e." ("in other words" or "that is") properly.
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Basically, "i.e." is an abbreviation for the Latin words, "id est", which roughly means, "that is". It is commonly used as a conjunction to join two clauses.
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The correct punctuation for this conjunction is a period after each letter with a comma before and after; see the examples below.
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Example 1: When we set sail, the sea was very choppy, i.e., there were lots of waves.
Example 2: The boy was as thin as a rail, i.e., he was really skinny.
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Now that you know how to use "i.e." properly, use it in your memos and emails at work to impress your boss and co-workers!
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Vikki Albers
Aug 27, 2008
Everyone should read this! Thank you (i.e. I'm grateful). 5* -
Elizabethknows
May 24, 2008
good tips I like this a much needed article.
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Ursula Anderson
Apr 25, 2008
thanks for a clearly written, easy to understand article! You can also use "i.e." to submit an explanation or translation as an addendum to a clause, sort of like an in-line footnote.
