ms.
ms. — noun
1. a respectful title placed before a woman's last name or complete name when her m
a respectful title placed before a woman's last name or complete name when her marital status is not being stated
Please ask Ms. Emma Lin to sign the parcel before lunch today.
Ms. + full name in a polite request
At the conference, Ms. Soraya Malik introduced the final speaker from Seoul.
formal introduction with Ms. + full name
The school letter was addressed to Ms. Roya Dashti and her daughter.
Our landlord, Ms. Elise Martin, replied to the repair request that evening.
文法句型
Ms. + family name
Ms. + full name
用法筆記
Placed before a family name or full name in letters, lists, and introductions. Unlike Mrs. or Miss, it does not show whether the woman is married.
常見錯誤
ms. — abbreviation
1. a written short form for 'manuscript', especially on pages, folders, or editoria
a written short form for 'manuscript', especially on pages, folders, or editorial notes before something is printed
Please email the finished ms. to the journal by Friday afternoon.
submit a ms. in publishing context
The editor marked the first ms. with notes in the margin.
the + ms. for a specific document
Aarav stored the play's original ms. in a locked desk drawer.
Our printer lost page twelve of the ms. before the meeting.
- manuscript
the full form used in ordinary writing and speech
- draft
broader term for a working version, not always a full manuscript
文法句型
the + ms.
submit a ms.
用法筆記
Mostly found in editing, publishing, and library notes. In ordinary speech or full prose, writers usually say manuscript instead of reading out ms.
常見錯誤
2. a written short form for 'multiple sclerosis', a disease that damages the nervou
a written short form for 'multiple sclerosis', a disease that damages the nervous system over time
The clinic letter said the weakness was consistent with ms.
consistent with ms. in a medical note
On the chart, the doctor wrote ms. beside the final diagnosis.
chart notation using ms.
Rin read a booklet about living with ms. after her appointment.
The support group welcomed adults whose files listed ms. last year.
- multiple sclerosis
the full disease name used in explanation and formal diagnosis
文法句型
diagnosis: ms.
live with ms.
用法筆記
Mostly found on charts, reports, and support materials. In normal conversation, speakers usually say multiple sclerosis rather than the abbreviation.
常見錯誤
3. a written short form for 'Master of Science', a postgraduate degree in a science
a written short form for 'Master of Science', a postgraduate degree in a science or technical subject
Matthew's resume shows an ms. in chemistry from National Taiwan University.
an ms. in + subject
Heloisa applied for an ms. program in data science last winter.
ms. program in academic context
The form asks whether you already hold an ms. or a PhD.
After graduation, Asher decided to start an ms. abroad.
- Master of Science
the full formal name of the degree
- MSc
common British English written form for the same qualification
文法句型
an ms. in + subject
earn an ms.
用法筆記
Common on resumes, application forms, and university program names. British English often uses MSc for the same degree.
常見錯誤
4. a written short form for the US state of Mississippi, mainly in addresses and of
a written short form for the US state of Mississippi, mainly in addresses and official location lists
The package label ended with Jackson, ms. 39201 near the barcode.
city, ms. + ZIP code in an address
Kevin typed Gulfport, ms. on the final line of the address.
city + ms. on address line
The database uses ms. after city names in every Mississippi record.
Please check that the form shows Biloxi, ms. before you print.
- Mississippi
the full state name used in normal writing
文法句型
city, ms. + ZIP code
city + ms. in address
用法筆記
Used mainly in postal addresses, tables, and database fields. In normal running text, writers usually spell out Mississippi.