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Ms. Johnson writes her name on the whiteboard.

Definition

  1. Proper noun (Ms.):

    • A title used before a woman's surname or full name, regardless of her marital status. It is the default professional and formal title for a woman, analogous to "Mr." for a man.

  2. Noun (MS, M.S.):

    • An abbreviation for a Master of Science, an advanced academic degree.
    • An abbreviation for manuscript, the original text of an author's work submitted for publication.
    • An abbreviation for multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease affecting the central nervous system.
    • An abbreviation for Mississippi, a state in the southern United States.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun (Ms.):
    • The letter was addressed to Ms. Johnson.
    • Please welcome our next speaker, Ms. Elena Rodriguez.
  • Noun (MS, M.S.):
    • She earned her MS in Computer Engineering. (Master of Science)
    • The author sent the final MS to the publisher. (manuscript)
    • He was diagnosed with MS last year. (multiple sclerosis)
    • The river flows along the border of MS. (Mississippi)
Advanced Usage
  • Ms. vs. Miss/Mrs.: The title "Ms." was popularized in the 20th century to provide a standard title for women that, like "Mr.," does not indicate marital status. It is preferred in professional and formal contexts when the woman's preference is unknown.
    • The committee chair is Ms. Davis. (Her marital status is not specified or relevant.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Miss: A title for an unmarried woman or girl.
  • Mrs.: A title for a married woman.
  • Mr.: A title for a man.
  • Mx.: A gender-neutral title.
Synonyms
  • (For the title): Title, form of address.
  • (For the degree): Master's degree, postgraduate degree.
  • (For the manuscript): Draft, document, text.
Notes on Different Meanings
  • The meaning of "MS" is entirely dependent on context. In a medical context, it means multiple sclerosis. In an academic context, it usually means Master of Science. In publishing, it means manuscript. The capitalized title "Ms." is distinct.
ms

Ms. Johnson writes her name on the whiteboard.

Noun
  1. a form of address for a woman
  2. the form of a literary work submitted for publication
  3. a master's degree in science
  4. a state in the Deep South on the gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate States during the American Civil War
  5. a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

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