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ibid.

American  
[ib-id] / ˈɪb ɪd /

abbreviation

  1. ibidem.


ibid. British  

abbreviation

  1. ibidem

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ibid. Cultural  
  1. An abbreviation for ibidem, a Latin word meaning “in the same place.” It is used in footnotes and bibliographies to refer to a source cited in a previous entry.


Etymology

Origin of ibid.

Latin: in the same place

Example Sentences

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Until this spring, the Penguins had won nine of 10 of those postseason meetings with me frequently on hand to write the Washington obits, which often could have begun: “Ibid — for details, see last year’s final Caps-Penguins game.”

From Washington Post

Then you’ll love perusing the 30-plus new sections on syntax in Ibid.

From Washington Post

Live polling can enliven a presentation, say, and interactive bidding at charity events using technology from the likes of iBid, can help raise more money.

From BBC

Only two smaller planes were sold in a September auction on the state’s surplus equipment bidding website iBid.

From Washington Times

“Maybe iBid is not the best platform to sell them,” Krantz said.

From Washington Times