What Does IE Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
IE means "That Is" and "Internet Explorer."More Detail...
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.Image for IE
When I write IE, I mean this:
"That Is"
Summary of Key Points for First Definition
"That Is" is, by far, the most common meaning for IE when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| IE | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | That Is |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  1: Easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for Second Definition
IE also means "Internet Explorer."| IE | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Internet Explorer |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 1: Easy to guess |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Example of IE Used in a Text
IE
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