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e.g.

for example; for the sake of example; such as.

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< Latin exemplī grātiā

e.g., i.e..
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the internet domain name for
Egypt

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abbreviation for
exempli gratia
 
[Latin: for example]
 
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e.g.
L. exempli gratia "for the sake of example."
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An abbreviation meaning “for example.” It is short for the Latin exempli gratia, “for the sake of example.” A list of examples may be preceded by e.g.: “She loved exotic fruit, e.g., mangoes, passion fruit, and papayas.” (Compare i.e.)

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eg definition

networking
The country code for Egypt.
(1999-01-27)

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