Definition

Noun: 1. The sending and receiving of electronic messages, especially via computer systems: This refers to the overall activity, technology, and process of exchanging digital communications. It encompasses the transmission, routing, and delivery of messages. Example: "Instant messaging has become a primary form of communication." 2. The content or substance of a communicated message, especially as part of a strategic communication: This refers to the ideas, information, or themes being conveyed, often in a coordinated manner. Example: "The company's marketing messaging focuses on sustainability."

Usage Examples

• Noun (Technology/Process):
  • Secure messaging is essential for protecting private conversations.
  • The app supports text, voice, and video messaging.
• Noun (Strategic Content):
  • The politician's campaign messaging was clear and consistent.
  • We need to align our public messaging across all departments.

Advanced Usage

• "to be about messaging": To be primarily concerned with the strategic communication of ideas or a public image, rather than substantive action.
  • The speech was more about political messaging than announcing new policies.

Variants and Related Words

• Message (n/v): The individual communication sent or received; to send a message.
  • I received your message. Please message me the details.
• Messenger (n): A person or application that carries and delivers messages.
• Instant Messaging (IM) (n): A type of online chat offering real-time text transmission over the internet.

Synonyms

• (For the process): Texting, communication, telecommunication.
• (For the content): Communication, rhetoric, discourse, talking points.

Related Phrases

• Text messaging: The act of sending short written messages between mobile phones.
  • She prefers text messaging to phone calls.
• Unified messaging: A system that integrates different electronic messaging types (e.g., email, SMS, fax) into a single interface.

Noun

1. the sending and processing of e-mail by computer