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e.g.

(also eg)
 
 
/iːˈdʒiː/

Definition

abbreviation for exempli gratia: a Latin phrase that means 'for example'. It can be pronounced as 'e.g.' or 'for example': You should eat more food that contains a lot of fibre, e.g. fruit, vegetables, and bread.Samples and examples
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