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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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“If they had access to all of our messaging going back to the beginning, there’s nothing in there.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Sophie has been added to messaging lists where third parties advertise driving tests for sale around Britain for hundreds of pounds.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Kennedy’s language echoes messaging from Trump himself; Trump has called himself the “fertilization president” and the “father of IVF.”

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Iran’s rulers have shown unity during the fighting, coordinating their political messaging and maintaining command and control over their armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Our names now lived in a little square messaging window all our own.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi

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