i.e.

abbr. Latin id est (that is)

i.e.

abbreviation for (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) id est [Latin: that is (to say); in other words]

namely

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Namely and i.e. are both used to give more information about something that you have just mentioned.

1. 'namely'

You use namely to say exactly what you mean when you have just referred to something in a general or indirect way.

One group of people seems to be forgotten, namely pensioners.This virus was shown to be responsible for causing a very common illness, namely glandular fever.2. 'i.e.'

You use i.e. when you are giving an explanation of a word or expression that you have just used.

You must be an amateur, i.e. someone who has never competed for prize money in athletics.A good pass in French (i.e. at least grade B) is desirable.

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i.e. - that is to say; in other wordsid est, ie

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abbreviation that is, namely, to wit, id est strategic points - i.e. airports or military bases

Translations

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(ai ˈiː) abbreviation from Latin id est; that is to say; in other words. the media, i.e. television, radio and newspapers. 等等，也就是

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Synonyms for i.e.

abbr that is

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Synonyms for i.e.

adv that is to say

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