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Both of these abbreviations are actually derived from a latin word. It is one of the most often use abbreviations in modern writing but you have to use them correctly otherwise it may cause confusion to readers.
The Latin phrase id est means “that is,” so i.e. is a way of saying “in other words.” It’s designed to make something clearer by providing a definition or saying it in a more common way.
Copyblogger has jumped the shark, i.e., gone downhill in quality, because Brian has broken most of his New Year’s resolutions.
The Latin phrase exempli gratia means “for example”, so e.g. is used before giving specific examples that support your assertion.
Copyblogger has jumped the shark because Brian has broken most of his New Year’s resolutions, e.g., promising not to say “Web 2.0,” “linkbait,” or “jumped the shark” on the blog in 2007.
I don’t know how often you use them incorrectly but I do.
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wow! Great concise explanation of the origins of the abbreviations. This is very helpful information.
This is great. Now it know the different and use them accordingly. Thank
Awesome conceptual concise description as the other commenter posted previously. I too used this incorrectly often, but will now keep this in mind for future written communications.
Thanks!!
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YOUR A REETURD, e.g. Yuh didn'n no how 2 yuse i.e. proper.
Hey Cam..you think you so clever huh? Why don't you go and do something useful instead of sitting they with your fat butt and look hopeless and idiot...
Some people have bad attitude. I think it genetic. When people born to be an idiot they will always an idiot. Believe me, I have seen most of it. Stop making stupid and silly comment.
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