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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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Alongside advertising, “we believe there are still more surfaces Meta can monetize such as Business Messaging, Threads, and Vibes,” the analysts wrote.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Messaging clearly needs to be a big part of it, but so does actually making government work for people, in an effective and visible way.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2025

Messaging app Telegram has said its CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained in France on Saturday, has "nothing to hide".

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2024

Messaging around that in New York and California will take Olympic gymnastics–level agility, and it still might not work.

From Slate • Oct. 25, 2023

Messaging platforms led by WhatsApp oppose a provision that they say could force them to break end-to-end encryption.

From Reuters • Sep. 19, 2023

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