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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.


messaging British  
/ ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of messaging

message + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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“I think that pointed to a problem with the messaging while the event first happened,” Lyou said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

AI companies, facing criticism, have lately shifted their messaging from the former to the latter.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

In practice, that constitutional protection becomes most visible during major public gatherings, when celebrations, protests and political messaging occupy the same civic space.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

While pubs have only had since Thursday to prepare and Friday night's mixed messaging over start time may have confused matters, Corrozi said pubs may have already had a "contingency plan" in place.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

The three of us had all started out with good intentions, messaging back and forth, but it got hard keeping it up.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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