text message

noun

an electronic message sent over a cellular network from one cell phone to another by typing words, often in shortened form, as “l8t” for “late,” on the phone's numeric or QWERTY keypad.

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First recorded in 1975–80

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"The best satisfaction we derive from this is when you get a text message from the mum to say 'thank you, you guys are amazing'," he says.

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Their aim is to detect a snow leopard's presence and warn villagers via text message to move their livestock to safety.

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Once you’ve plugged in all the pertinent information, the app will send a text message to your regular customers.

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News of the break-in at Love Jewels spread quickly among the owner’s family through alarming text messages.

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Rescuers responded to a 911 text message at 10:11 a.m. from the Whitewater Preserve area just south of San Bernardino County.

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