Ms
/ˈmɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) A courtesy title used before a woman's name when the marital status is unknown or irrelevant.
Ms. Johnson will be attending the meeting.
- (n.) Abbreviation for "manuscript," often used in legal and academic contexts to refer to an unpublished text.
The lawyer submitted the amended ms for review.
Commentary
Used as a neutral form of address that avoids specifying marital status, important for respectful legal communication.