text message
A 'text message' is a concise electronic message exchanged between mobile devices, integral to modern communication.
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Definition
A2General
(common)A brief electronic message exchanged between mobile phones.
Example
- She sent him a text message to confirm their meeting time.
B1Technology
(technical)A written communication sent electronically via cellular networks, often limited to a specific number of characters.
Example
- The text message was delivered instantly despite the weak signal.
B2Multimedia
(modern)A short digital message that can include text, images, videos, and sound, sent between mobile devices.
Example
- She sent a multimedia text message with photos from the event.
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