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messaging

American

[mes-uh-jing] / ˈmɛs ə dʒɪŋ /

noun

a system or process of transmitting messages, especially electronically, by computer, telephone, television cable, etc.

messaging British

/ ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ /

noun

the practice of sending and receiving written communications by computer or mobile phone

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Etymology

Origin of messaging

message + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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This infrastructure allows them to shape narratives, elevate voices and coordinate messaging with remarkable efficiency.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

The company’s messaging and voice solutions have expanded with the help of AI.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The 18-year-old company, which provides a platform for businesses to communicate with customers through messaging, emailing and calling, comfortably beat expectations in its first quarter as companies adopt more artificial-intelligence tools to complete tasks.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Yet it was his searches on encrypted messaging platforms that began to undo his plot, leading him to both police and MI5 agents operating undercover online.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“In terms of text messaging, this is the first,” Dr. Strayer answered.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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