instant messaging
noun
: a means or system for transmitting electronic messages instantly
instant message
noun or verb
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The board of directors at Bluesky features Dorsey as well as Jeremie Miller, the founder in the late 1990s of a free instant messaging service called Jabber.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
In March, Shina Chung took the helm of Kakao, the tech giant behind the popular South Korean instant messaging app, becoming the company’s first female CEO.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Snap — The maker of the instant messaging app jumped nearly 8%.
—Pia Singh,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Many now use social media and instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook to connect with customers.
—Farai Mutsaka, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
In March, Shina Chung took the helm of Kakao, the tech giant behind the popular South Korean instant messaging app, becoming the company’s first female CEO.
—Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Snap — The maker of the instant messaging app jumped nearly 8%.
—Pia Singh,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Many now use social media and instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook to connect with customers.
—Farai Mutsaka, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024
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“Instant messaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instant%20messaging. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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