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  1. (context, abbreviation, initialism) Literally, "for example." Used to introduce an example or list of examples to illustrate what is being discussed.
    Asia is a large continent, with many large nations (, China, India, and Japan).
Translations: 
  • Dutch: bv., bijv., bvb. (bijvoorbeeld)
  • French: par ex., p. ex. (par exemple)
  • German: z. B. (zum Beispiel)
  • Italian: ad es. (ad esempio)
  • Spanish: por ejemplo
Etymology: Abbreviation of Latin exempli gratiÄ ("for example"). GratiÄ here is in the ablative case. Previously abbreviated to ex. gr.

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