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messaging

messaging

44 2.6
The sending and receiving of messages on phones or computers, for example texts and email
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/
  • Texting
translation icon : mensajería
  • Researchers collected time series data through text messaging to assess self-determination levels three times a week.
  • instant messaging
  • text messaging
  • messaging and email

But the apps are phone messaging Tesla Flamingo.

Examples

  • The system also facilitates text messaging via satellite and thus is an excellent long-range communications system.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Teenagers can hone their social skills with casual peer interaction via e-mail, text messaging, and instant messaging.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Hey, like half my text messages are from machines now.

  • "The benefit of instant messaging is getting a quick answer to a question," she says.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The potential of e-mail, online chat, and other computer messaging platforms for English language education is really incredible.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Craig, a Spanish major, said he often uses Facebook and text messaging to communicate with friends.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Our relationship has been reduced to text-messaging.

    Pulse (2006)

  • Many teens prefer to use Facebook's messaging system rather than email for communication.

    Academic text (2013)

  • MomsRising has developed a text messaging system that provides access to the HealthyToys.org database.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Text messaging has become a primary way for people to stay in touch throughout the day.

Synonyms

electronic communication
vsmessaging
1 2.9

Sending messages and information using computers or the Internet

is narrower, focusing on quick exchanges on devices rather than broad data transfer
electronic messaging
vsmessaging
  • Texting
3.1

Sending and receiving messages by computer or phone

includes mobile device and instant note types as well as computer email

Compounds

electronic messaging
  • Texting
3.1

Sending and receiving messages by computer or phone

How Immediate

talking
504 1.0
texting
  • Texting
49 1.8
messaging
  • Texting
44 2.6
electronic messaging
  • Texting
3.1

Surface Forms

messaging singular
messagings plural

Morphology

messaging = message (transparent) = message + ing

This is a regular -ing nominalization of the verb 'message', and the meaning 'sending and receiving messages' follows directly.

Etymology

Messaging comes from the word message, which originally meant 'something sent' from a root that means 'to send', the same root you see in mission. So messaging is literally the act of sending messages, which fits how we use it for texts, emails, and app chats.