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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messaging

Rebuilding trust is a complicated process, but it comes from consistent messaging at every level, from the pediatrician to local health departments to community leaders, city leadership, district leadership, religious leadership, educational leadership.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

In the parking lot, a legal observer helped her download the encrypted messaging app Signal and join her neighborhood rapid-response group.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

People working for Netanyahu searched for ways to win this group over through digital messaging and social media content, this person said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

"We need to prepare for how we will get through the winter," Zelensky said on the Telegram messaging app on Thursday.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

I’m about to click off when Fizz pops up on instant messaging with a ?.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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