ie

3 definitions • 4 examples

used especially in writing before a piece of information that makes the meaning of something clearer or shows its true meaning:

The hotel is closed during low season, i.e. from October to March.

The price must be more realistic, i.e. lower.

abbreviation for id est (= Latin for "that is"):

The hotel is closed during the off season, i.e., from October to March.

used to mean "that is" before you give a more detailed explanation about something that you have just written:

The issuing house will underwrite the issue (i.e. agree to buy up any unsold shares) for a fee.