Msgverb
(uncommon) message
Messagenoun
A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.
âWe've just received an urgent message from the President.â;
Msgnoun
See monosodium glutamate.
Messagenoun
An underlying theme or conclusion to be drawn from something.
âThe main message of the novel is that time heals all wounds.â;
Msgnoun
white crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking
Messagenoun
An errand.
Messageverb
To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.
âJust message me for directions.â; âI messaged her about the concert.â;
Messageverb
To send (something) as a message; usually refers to electronic messaging.
âShe messaged me the information yesterday.â; âPlease message the final report by fax.â;
Messageverb
(intransitive) To send a message or messages; to be capable of sending messages.
âWe've implemented a new messaging service.â; âThe runaway computer program was messaging non-stop.â;
Messageverb
(obsolete) To bear as a message.
Messagenoun
Any notice, word, or communication, written or verbal, sent from one person to another.
âEhud said, I have a message from God unto thee.â;
Messagenoun
Hence, specifically, an official communication, not made in person, but delivered by a messenger; as, the President's message.
Messagenoun
A messenger.
Messageverb
To bear as a message.
Messagenoun
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled;
âhe sent a three-word messageâ;
Messagenoun
what a communication that is about something is about
Messageverb
send a message to;
âShe messaged the committeeâ;
Messageverb
send as a message;
âShe messaged the final report by faxâ;
Messageverb
send a message;
âThere is no messaging service at this companyâ;
Messagenoun
a verbal, written, or recorded communication sent to or left for a recipient who cannot be contacted directly
âif I'm not there leave a message on the answerphoneâ;
Messagenoun
an email or similar electronic communication
âselect an option to delete your mail messagesâ;
Messagenoun
an electronic communication generated automatically by a computer program and displayed on a screen
âan error messageâ;
Messagenoun
a communication from a prophet or preacher, believed to be inspired by God
âJesus and his followers were promulgating a specifically Judaic message for Judaic adherentsâ;
Messagenoun
a television or radio advertisement
âwe'll be back after these messagesâ;
Messagenoun
a significant political, social, or moral point that is being conveyed by a film, speech, etc.
âa campaign to get the message about home security acrossâ;
Messagenoun
an errand
âhe would run those interminable messages after school to the bookieâ;
Messagenoun
things bought on an errand; shopping.
Messageverb
send a message to (someone), especially by email
âI was messaged by a Californian contact for some informationâ; âthe software package incorporates messaging, scheduling, and workflow functionsâ;
Message
A message is a discrete unit of communication intended by the source for consumption by some recipient or group of recipients. A message may be delivered by various means, including courier, telegraphy, carrier pigeon and electronic bus.