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

“And then you stopped messaging me altogether. Not that I can blame you, but it hurt that you gave up on me, because I felt like you of all people should have known. Should’ve asked.”

From Literature

When downloaded, OpenClaw can be connected to existing AI models and given simple instructions through instant messaging apps, as if to a friend or colleague.

From Barron's

Research and polling suggests Latino voters prioritize cost-of-living issues — such as housing, wages and inflation — over immigration, a topic often emphasized in national messaging.

From Los Angeles Times

Such messaging led to a spat with Musk last month, after the world’s richest man balked at Spain’s vow to ban children under 16 from social-media sites such as X.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some executives are privately expressing frustration with the administration’s optimistic messaging, saying the disruption is already far-reaching.

From The Wall Street Journal