that is

Idioms  

1. Also, that is to say. To explain more clearly, in other words, as in It's on the first floor, that is, at street level, or We're coming next month, that is to say, in November. [Early 1600s] Also see under that's.

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Example Sentences

Bondi’s audience was “the distressingly large percentage of the public that is incapable of the most rudimentary statistical reasoning,” by whom “Bondi intended that her message be taken as a literal statement of fact,” writes Paul Campos of the University of Colorado Law School.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is a different way to reach a Gen Z customer that is very much looking for or has seen engaging content online,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

I felt like the audience would be best served by having that runway and getting the time before this powerhouse that is Daniel playing Benoit Blanc comes in and brings this whole new energy to it.

From Los Angeles Times

These allegations relate to a period that is now more than two years ago.

From BBC

That is because economic anxiety is holistic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• especially
• i.e.
• particularly
• specially
• specifically