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The abbreviation e.g. means 'for example'. (It is short for the Latin term exempli gratia.) It is pronounced ee gee.
-- Certain foods are basic, e.g. chocolates and ice cream. --
The letters i.e. mean 'that is' or 'in other words' (from the Latin id est). Pronounced eye ee.
-- Chocolates and ice cream are basic, i.e. essential to life. --
The abbreviation etc. means 'and so on'. It is the Latin term et cetera and is pronounced
ett sett er a. (Never say 'and' et cetera, the 'and ' is already in there.)
-- To function properly I need chocolates, ice cream, etc. --
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What is the meaning of ie and eg?
ie stands for id est, which is Latin for "that is". eg stands for exempli gratia, which is Latin for "for example".
Difference between eg and ie?
example given......in example
What is the difference between ie and eg?
Ie stands for, In english, For Example. Eg is a latin meaning, exempli gratia, which does NOT mean the same as Ie."ie" is more properly stated "i. e." and is an abbreviation for "id est", which is Latin for "that is." "e.g." means "for example." "i.e." and "e.g." do not mean the same thing.
What is animal systems?
The structure of the organism's body that Isn't bones or muscle. IE; your stomach, liver, heart, etc.
When should you use the word 'what' and when should you use the word 'which'?
What is normally used when there is one answer wanted, eg what is the time or what do you want for lunch. Which is normally used when there is a choice of answers,and the person asking the question gives examples, ie eg. which cereal do you want for breakfast - Cornflakes or Wheatbix.
What is the french word for mind?
l'esprit = eg. peace of mind l'intelligence = ie. of the brain surveiller = to mind eg. your language faire attention à = to mind eg. the wet floor
Is there a comma after ie?
There is no standard rule requiring a comma after "i.e." However, some style guides recommend using a comma after it to improve clarity and readability.
Which organization is in charge of deciding what shows air on television?
FCC is in charge, among other things, the proper use of the media spectrum. However, the actual scheduling of shows and what airs are determined by individual networks (ie ABC, Fox, NBC, etc.)
How do you convert an improper fraction to a proper fracftion?
divide the numerator by the denominator : eg 7/3 is an improper fraction. Dividing 7 by 3 gives 2 remainder 1 so you get 2 and one seventh ie 21/7
Did the Beatles ever use mallets ie vibraphone xylophone etc on any Beatles song?
I think they use it in Baby You're A Rich Man.
What is e.g i.e I think i.e is for example but. I'm not sure.?
"yes they both mean example." No, they are not the same thing. Both ie and eg are latin terms, id est & exempli gratia, respecohtively; ie means "in other words" or "that is", and eg means "for example"
How do athletic trainers use geometry?
To figure speed, force, momentum, etc. Ie, rate x time = distance, force = mass x acceleration, etc.
