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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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In messages exchanged on an encrypted messaging application called SimpleX, Thomas and Roa communicated in a chatroom titled “Vanguard of the Old Republic,” according to the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Warsh himself has called for removing the Fed's forward guidance messaging altogether, arguing that it locks policymakers into a position rather than allowing them to react to changing situations.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

The messaging app, owned by Facebook-parent Meta, is used by half of all 8-17 year olds, according to Ofcom.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Some who have communicated with Epshteyn say he is cautious in his communications, even on messaging apps that automatically delete, and has told people not to put things in writing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

For some, culture is now also gaming, websites, chat and messaging systems, TV shows, music, and movies.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

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