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text messaging
noun
: the sending of short text messages electronically especially from one cell phone to another
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In the relatively short history of text messaging, sending screenshots of a text conversation to the subject of the conversation has rarely been used as a tool of de-escalation.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2024
In the wake of Helene, SpaceX worked with T-Mobile to enable basic text messaging (SMS), allowing users in areas hit by hurricanes to text friends and family, text 911 and receive emergency alerts.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Another feature, Rich Communication Services (RCS), is meant to allow for smoother text messaging between iPhone and Android users.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2024
Sara also stands up for Lauren, calling out the intent of the text messaging.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 7 Apr. 2024
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First Known Use
1982, in the meaning defined above
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“Text messaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/text%20messaging. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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text messaging
noun
text mes·sag·ing
-ˈmes-i-jiŋ
: the sending of text messages electronically especially from one cell phone to another
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