Ms

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Contents 1 Translingual 1.1 Symbol 2 English 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Abbreviation 2.3.1 Usage notes 2.4 See also

[edit] Translingual

[edit] Symbol

Ms

1. (metrology) Symbol for the megasecond, an SI unit of time equal to 10⁶ seconds.

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Originally an 18th-century abbreviation of Mistress (compare Mrs); adopted by feminists from the 1970s onwards as a non-sexist title that does not reveal or assume the marital status of the woman to which it is applied, by analogy with Mr, which functions in this way

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪz

[edit] Abbreviation

Ms. or Ms (British)

1. A title used before an adult female's name or surname instead of Miss or Mrs.

   Ms. Jane Doe

   Ms. Doe

[edit] Usage notes

See the notes in the Wikipedia article

[edit] See also

• Wikipedia article on "Ms."
• Dr.
• Mr.
• Mrs.
• Miss