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[mɪz] , [məz]

a polite or formal title used in front of the name of a woman, whether she is married or not

Ms Gloria Johnson[/ex]

Can I help you, Ms Jones?[/ex]

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Words that avoid giving offence: Ms Ms can be used as a title for all women, whether they are married or not. Mrs is usually used only for married women who have the same surname as their husband. Miss is used as a title for women who are not married, and Miss is sometimes also used for married women who did not change their name when they got married. However, many women prefer to use Ms as their title. Ms is more common in American English than in British English.