messaging

American  

[mes-uh-jing] / ˈmɛs ə dʒɪŋ /

noun

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

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messaging British  

/ ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ /

noun

1. 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

We tried messaging people who were posting some of the images - without much success.

From BBC

“It can be the messaging they got when they were younger,” said Edmonds, the founder of Dementia Careblazers, a resource for caregivers.

From MarketWatch

Numbers are often used in health messaging to guide behavior and spark motivation.

From Science Daily

"To have a technological shift like this, you need consistent, coherent and compelling messaging and support… Even the announcement of a tax specifically on EVs will send a very conflicting message to consumers."

From BBC

Shoppers have relied on messaging apps to track grocery supplies across the city as crises in recent years have sparked bouts of panic buying.

From The Wall Street Journal