Ms vs Ms.

Both "ms" and "ms." are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Ms" without a period is the abbreviation for "miss" or "misses" when addressing a woman without specifying her marital status. On the other hand, "Ms." with a period is the abbreviation for the same titles but with a period at the end, commonly used in formal writing.

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Ms

This is correct when used as an abbreviation for "miss" or "misses" without a period, commonly used in informal contexts.

Use "ms" without a period when addressing a woman without specifying her marital status in informal contexts.

Examples:

Ms Smith is our new neighbor.
Dear Ms Brown, ...

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I congratulate Ms McKenna on her report.
Please answer the question, Ms Lunacek.
Ms Martins Ribeiro and Ms Jürimäe, Judges;
I congratulate Ms Martens on her report.
Ms Resetarits also emphasised this point.
Ms McGuinness said that modulation was like robbing farmers.
I congratulate Ms Jeggle for miraculous work in getting consensus.
I think Ms McGuinness has explained why.
Ms McGuinness asked about the non-paper.
Ms Dodds asked whether the neighbourhood policy had failed.
( ) Ms Chantal Simonot resigned on 1 October 2004.
) See Opinions by Ms Xenogiannakopoulou.
Ms Malmström recognised the importance of human rights in Iran.
Ms del Castillo mentioned that Cancún has learned from Copenhagen.
Because Ms. Raines requested that you keep your position.
Ms. Fremont has a subclavian catheter for access.
Practicing his testimony with Ms. Weymouth.
Ms or vascular problem fits better.
Ms. Levritz said you were good detectives.
This is Ms Lemanczyk's manual.

Alternatives:

miss
misses

Ms.

This is correct when used as an abbreviation for "miss" or "misses" with a period, commonly used in formal writing.

Use "ms." with a period when addressing a woman without specifying her marital status in formal writing.

Examples:

Ms. Johnson will be attending the conference.
Please contact Ms. Lee for further information.

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Ms. Janice baird, world-renowned pianist...
Kleinfelter grew insistent, Ms. Hiskie resisted...
The kindergarten girl, Ms. Igarashi...
Practicing his testimony with Ms. Weymouth.
You'll be fine, Ms. Innes.
It's time someone was named Ms. and Ms. pinkerton.
Ms. Gilchrist sends her regards.
Ms. Brewster was cremated immediately after death.
Ms. Bryant declined medical attention.
Ms. Thomas assumed the risk.
Investigative journalists like Ms. Angelis are an endangered species.
Ms. Gutierrez has brought before this court.
Ms. Weber struggled with her killer.
Ms. McDowell framed our clients.
Ms. Groves just finished questioning him.
Early this morning, your colleague Ms. Kono Keiko was found dead.
Last night at approximately 8 p.m. you escorted Ms. Kono to her residence.
It's Ms. Choi Eun-suh from now on.
Ms. Mouse Trap specifically asked for you.
Ms. Refugio is very happy...

Alternatives:

miss.
misses.

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