text messaging
US /ˈtekst ˌmes.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
UK /ˈtekst ˌmes.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
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the activity or practice of sending and receiving brief written messages by mobile phone
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She spends hours on text messaging with her friends.
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Many people prefer text messaging over phone calls for quick communication.