e.g.e.g. /ˌiː ˈdʒiː/ ●●○ 
Word Origin
citrus fruits, e.g. oranges and grapefruit► see thesaurus at exampleRegisterIn formal contexts such as essays or business letters, people usually avoid using the abbreviation e.g., and write for example in full:· They might use local health care facilities, for example clinics and district hospitals.
Word OriginWORD ORIGINe.g.
ThesaurusOrigin:
1600-1700 Latin exempli gratia ‘for the sake of example’THESAURUS► example
the abbreviation of for example: something that you mention because it is typical of the kind of thing that you are talking about: · The hall is a perfect example of medieval architecture.· There are many ways in which technology has changed our lives. The car is an obvious example.· This painting is a typical example of Picasso’s work in his Blue Period.
► case an example of something that happens, especially something bad: · There have been some cases of women employees being fired because they are pregnant.· In one case a man was charged $2,000 for a simple medical check-up.· Recent government spending on schools is a classic case of too little, too late.
► instance an example of a particular kind of situation or event, especially something bad. Instance is more formal than case: · Some users of Ecstasy have actually died, but such instances are very rare.· The report describes instances of discrimination.· In a few rare instances, the disease can cause death.
► illustration something, especially a story or situation, that you use as an example: · As an illustration of this, consider the following example.· He mentioned the recent events in the Middle East by way of illustration (=as an example).
what you say when giving examples► for example used when giving an example: · Prices have risen sharply. The price of gasoline, for example, has risen by over 50%.· Nepal has many attractions for visitors. For example, you can go trekking in the Himalayas, or see tigers in Chitwan National Park.
► for instance used when giving an example. For instance is slightly less formal than for example and is used more in spoken English: · There were many unanswered questions. For instance, where was the money going to come from?· Some people are really good at languages. Take Katie, for instance.
► eg/e.g. written used when giving an example or a list of examples. Don’t use eg in formal writing – use the full phrase for example: · Make sure you eat foods that contain protein, e.g. meat, fish, eggs, milk, or cheese.
► such as especially written used when giving one or two typical examples when there are many others: · It is difficult to get even basic foods such as bread and sugar.
► take spoken used when giving a particular example as a way of proving that what you are saying is correct: · Take John – he has a good job but he didn’t go to university.· It is possible to recover from some types of cancer. Take skin cancer, for example.
► be a case in point used when emphasizing that someone or something is a good or typical example of what you have just mentioned: · Some birds have returned to Britain after once being extinct here. The return of the osprey is a case in point.
Longman Language Activatorwhat you say when you give an example► for example/for instance use this when you are giving an example: · There are lots of famous buildings in Kyoto, for example the Golden Pavilion and the Tyoanyi Temple.· There are some tasks which are your responsibility. For instance, it's up to you to dismantle furniture and take down curtains.
► e.g./eg written use this when you are giving an example or a series of examples. In British English, people usually write eg ; in American English people usually write e.g.: · Make sure you eat foods that contain protein, e.g. meat, cheese, fish, milk, or eggs.· This course includes a study of basic language skills (eg speaking and listening).
► such as especially written used when you want to give one or two typical examples of something but not all the examples that are possible: · It is difficult to get even basic foods such as sugar and bread.· People's ability to do the tests is influenced by factors such as age, sex, and ethnic background.
► like especially spoken used in spoken English when you are giving a example which is typical of what you mean: · We could cook something easy, like pasta.· We still haven't settled a number of problems, like who is going to be in charge here while I'm away.
► take spoken say this when you are talking about something and you want to give an example of a certain type of situation, person etc, in order to prove what you are saying is correct: · I can think of lots of people who got worse grades than you and still have good jobs. Take Julie.take somebody/something for example: · Take me for example. I've never relied on other people for help.
► be a case in point a particular person, situation etc that is a case in point , is a very good or typical example of what you have just mentioned: · Some birds have returned to England after once being extinct here. The return of the osprey is a case in point.· Some women have managed to achieve success in football. A case in point is Anne Spencer.
► by way of illustration formal if you name a particular situation, person etc by way of illustration , you want to use them as a way of explaining what you mean: · Other countries have totally different laws on abortion. By way of illustration let us look at the cases of Germany and Japan.
► to name but a few if you say to name but a few after giving several examples of something, you mean that these are just a few examples of what you mean and there are many more: · So many industries have been hit in the recession. Steel, coal, construction, to name but a few.
citrus fruits, e.g. oranges and grapefruit► see thesaurus at exampleRegisterIn formal contexts such as essays or business letters, people usually avoid using the abbreviation e.g., and write for example in full:· They might use local health care facilities, for example clinics and district hospitals.