IE

What Does IE Mean in a Text?

IE means "That Is" and "Internet Explorer."

IE is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase "Id Est," meaning "that is" or "in other words."

IE is also an abbreviation of "Internet Explorer," Microsoft's web browser.

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When I write IE, I mean this:

meaning of IE

"That Is"

Summary of Key Points for First Definition

"That Is" is the most common definition for IE on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
IE
Definition:That Is
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

IE also means "Internet Explorer."
IE
Definition:Internet Explorer
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of IE Used in a Text

IE
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