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IE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A commercial browser

Synonyms:

Explorer; IE; Internet Explorer

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Instance hypernyms:

browser; web browser (a program used to view HTML documents)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

That is to say; in other words

Synonyms:

i.e.; id est; ie

Classified under:

Adverbs

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 Context examples: 

If you're at risk for IE, brush and floss your teeth regularly, and have regular dental checkups.

(Endocarditis, NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)