1. noun /tɛkst/
a) A writing consisting of multiple glyphs, characters, symbols or sentences.
2. verb /tɛkst/
a) To send a text message to; i.e. to transmit text using the Short Message Service (SMS), or a similar service, between communications devices, particularly mobile phones.
Just text me when you get here.
b) To be occupied for a duration with the act of sending and receiving text messages.
Have you been texting all afternoon?
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