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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.


messaging British  
/ ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ /

noun

  1. the practice of sending and receiving written communications by computer or mobile phone

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of messaging

message + -ing 1


Example Sentences

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One was better-than-feared messaging from Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa, who promised a tougher approach to data-center regulation while campaigning.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

"All our work group chats immediately blew up. Everyone started messaging each other, discussing what was happening. And what I found fascinating was how quickly we turned the whole thing into a joke."

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

But this time the messaging seems to be cutting through.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Behind the scenes, Bass tangled with Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who represented the burn area, over messaging and communications.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 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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