| Meaning | That is |
|---|---|
| Type | Acronym |
| Usage | General (not just online) |
| Comments | I.E. is short for "Id Est," which is Latin for "That Is." It is similar to saying "for example," but typically refers to a specific case. See also "eg." |
| Example | "I usually put winter tires on my car for about four months a year, i.e. Decemeber, January, February, and March." |
| Updated | May 15, 2010 |