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

Simo, who also leads OpenAI’s communications team, had been talking to CEO Sam Altman about finding a way to own the messaging around not just their company, but AI more generally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"It all took place within a couple of hours, messaging back and forth, viewing the apartment over video call. I signed the agreement and sent the money the same day," says Harris.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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 • Mar. 30, 2026

SYDNEY—The Reserve Bank of Australia has approved two public-speaking events by external members of its policy-setting board, breaking with past practice where messaging was left to the governor and other employees of the central bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He added that the order to restrict text messaging by federal employees behind the wheel “sends a very clear signal to the American public that distracted driving is dangerous and unacceptable.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel