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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Username feature is already available on another popular messaging platform WeChat, owned by Chinese tech giant Tencent.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

“If you’re in a culture where instant messaging is a frequent way of doing things, you’d better have your laptop sitting next to you,” Smith says.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The secure messaging app Signal introduced an identical service in 2024, external.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

The number of candidates highlighting Epstein in their campaign messaging, Khanna argued, “shows what a powerful issue this is to win the midterms and win back the trust of the American public.”

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

He’d worked as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune before turning to political consulting and would lead the messaging and media for Barack.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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