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texting
text T0136400 (tĕkst)n.1. a. The original words of something written or printed, as opposed to a paraphrase, translation, revision, or condensation.b. The words of a speech appearing in print.c. Words, as of a libretto, that are set to music in a composition.d. Words treated as data by a computer.e. A text message.2. The body of a printed work as distinct from headings and illustrative matter on a page or from front and back matter in a book.3. One of the editions or forms of a written work: After examining all three manuscripts, he published a new text of the poem.4. Something, such as a literary work or other cultural product, regarded as an object of critical analysis.5. A passage from the Scriptures or another authoritative source chosen for the subject of a discourse or cited for support in argument.6. A passage from a written work used as the starting point of a discussion.7. A subject; a topic.8. A textbook.v. text·ed, text·ing, texts v.tr.1. To send a text message to: She texted me when she arrived at the airport.2. To communicate by text message: He texted that he would be late.v.intr. To key or send text messages: She was texting in class and missed what was said.
[Middle English texte, from Old French, from Late Latin textus, written account, from Latin, structure, context, body of a passage, from past participle of texere, to weave, fabricate; see teks- in Indo-European roots.]texting (ˈtɛkstɪŋ) n (Telecommunications) another word for text messagingTranslationstexting
texting (teks'ting) The transmission of written messages electronically, e.g., from one mobile communication device to another.CAUTION!CAUTION: Because the source of texts cannot be reliably discerned by the receiver, texting is not an acceptable means of transmitting health care information or orders that affect patient care. Synonym: text messaging |