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text messaging Last modified: Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Sending short text messages to a device such as a cellular phone, PDA or pager. Text messaging is used for messages that are no longer than a few hundred characters. The term is usually applied to messaging that takes place between two or more mobile devices. Compare with SMS and instant messaging. Also see the page of text messaging abbreviations in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia.

Text Messaging Abbreviations This Quick Reference Guide provides an overview and examples of text messaging abbreviations and smilies. Webopedia Quick Reference: Social Networking Sites When people talk about a computer network they generally are referring to a group of computer systems linked together. Within the network each computer system or device is called a node. The idea behind a social network is similar, only the nodes are generally individuals, groups or organizations. Webopedia's Slang Category The Webopedia Slang Category offers term definitions and links related to the topic of slang and tech jargon.