(software, design) A network-oriented architectural pattern that describes how two different parts of a message pass system connect and communicate with each other.

(computing) depending mainly on messaging

simple past tense and past participle of text message

A message sent by computer.

plural of message queue

(computing) A queue onto which messages may be placed for delivery between components as part of interprocess communication.

plural of message broker

Fiction that attempts to convey a sociopolitical message, as opposed to mere escapism.

A message sent to test a teletype machine, incorporating most or all of the available text characters.

(advertising) An individual broadcasting slot, such as a single televised advertisement.