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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 makes Lego a kitschy means of egalitarian expression, effective for conveying all manner of messaging and symbolism.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

In addition to messaging on screens, the Stagecoach app sent an alert for people to evacuate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Namratha, a 29-year-old who lives in Khargar, near Mumbai, says that because people speak multiple languages, but can't necessarily read and write in all of those languages, voice messaging makes communicating easier.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Signal, an end-to-end encrypted messaging app long considered one of the most secure in the world, has recently faced attacks from hackers accused of links to Russia.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Everybody was messaging me about Carlotta’s comment, asking me what I thought, and being outraged for me.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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