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Definition i.e. in American English

i.e. abbreviation

abbreviation
/ˌaɪ ˈi/

From the Latin expression id est, which means “that is.”

1

used when you are explaining exactly what you mean by something

Example

Senior officers - i.e. anyone with the rank of colonel or above - get their own administrative staff.

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Definition i.e. in American English