ie ie /aɪ iː/

adverb

1. That is to say; in other words  ( id est , ie , i.e. )
   that is to say; in other words
     He preferred dogs, i.e., canines, over cats as pets.
   He preferred dogs, i.e., canines, over cats as pets.
   

 IE

noun

1. A commercial browser  ( Explorer , IE , Internet Explorer )
   a commercial browser