messaging

[mes-uh-jing]

noun

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

messaging

/ ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of messaging¹

message + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“BYU is a part of the Church and is a university that stands to help promote the Church’s ecclesiastical mission. I think that’s a form of messaging through one of its institutions.”

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Amelie described the messaging on multiple platforms including Facebook as "quite persistent".

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Both sides think they are winning the messaging war and can point to polls bolstering their case.

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After messaging for months on Grindr, he and a man made plans to meet for the first time.

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The messaging became "vitriolic", with Mrs Spragg contacting police investigators, and saying: "Everyone knows the McCanns are guilty and you know the truth and a massive cover-up is happening."

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