Use of i.e. and e.g.

The Latin abbreviations "i.e." and "e.g." are frequently used in writing. "I.e." means that is, which in Latin is 'id est.' It specifies something or makes clear of something. "E.g." means for example, which in Latin expression is 'exempli gratia.' It is used similar to the expression "including" when intending not to include everything that is being tackled.