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abbreviation for "id est," Latin for "that is"; also means, "in other words." it is followed by an explanation, specific list or a paraphrase.
compare with e.g.
also reference: www.getitwriteonline.com/archive/061801.htm, another comparison of i.e. and e.g.
compare with e.g.
also reference: www.getitwriteonline.com/archive/061801.htm, another comparison of i.e. and e.g.
by ambercat May 08, 2005
May 17 Word of the Day
Briefly, "the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own." Originally from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, which has a lot more beautiful neologism definitions like this you might enjoy.
by rednos January 10, 2013
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1. i.e. Abbreviation of Latin 'Id Est' meaning "that is" (to say).
2. Abbreviation of Internet Explorer - often proceeded by the version number. A software application developed by the Microsoft Corporation used to browse the world wide web (www).
2. Abbreviation of Internet Explorer - often proceeded by the version number. A software application developed by the Microsoft Corporation used to browse the world wide web (www).
1. I like thick spaghetti i.e. the fresh variety.
(not to be confused with e.g. (for example) - i.e. provides an explanation rather than an example.
2. I browse the web using IE6.
(not to be confused with e.g. (for example) - i.e. provides an explanation rather than an example.
2. I browse the web using IE6.
by Dan Fox August 01, 2003
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1) Acronym for Inland Empire, located in Southern California
2) The area in So Cal. consisting of cities in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
3) One of the largest and toughest prison gangs in California
4) The Meth capital of the world
2) The area in So Cal. consisting of cities in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
3) One of the largest and toughest prison gangs in California
4) The Meth capital of the world
by CDC Convict January 08, 2011
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Microsoft's crap attempt at an Internet browser. It's very basic design means many viruses are able to infect your computer easily along with lots of spyware and adware. Smarter people chose to use other browsers like FireFox, Operah and Safari.
by Dudeboy July 17, 2005
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Fail.
Basically a "thumbs down" for Microsoft Internet Explorer, the worst internet browser ever created.
If you use IE, you fail. FAIL!
Basically a "thumbs down" for Microsoft Internet Explorer, the worst internet browser ever created.
If you use IE, you fail. FAIL!
Josh: Oh man that dude is IE
Emily: IE?
Josh: You know that browser developed by Microsoft
Emily: Oh that browser is FAIL
Josh: Exactly
Emily: I get it now (laughs)
Emily: IE?
Josh: You know that browser developed by Microsoft
Emily: Oh that browser is FAIL
Josh: Exactly
Emily: I get it now (laughs)
by Johnnyquidd December 07, 2010
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Girl1: WHAT YOU USE IE!?
Girl2: Yes, I use it all the time but my computer always gets viruses.
Girl1: Go get Firefox now!
Girl2: Yes, I use it all the time but my computer always gets viruses.
Girl1: Go get Firefox now!
by ThisisAva July 19, 2005