Meaning & Definition
noun
The written or printed words in a book, article, or other work.
She read the text of the novel aloud to the class.
Any written material or words that have meaning.
I highlighted the key points in the text to help with my studying.
A set of words that convey a particular meaning or message.
The text on the website was clear and easy to understand.
A piece of writing, especially in the context of a literary, academic, or formal work.
The ancient text provided valuable insights into the culture of that time.
The main body of a printed work, as distinguished from illustrations or tables.
The text in the report was supplemented by detailed charts and graphs.
verb
To send a message via a text message service on a mobile phone.
I will text you the details of the meeting later.
To communicate with someone by sending them a text message.
She decided to text her friend instead of calling.
Etymology
From Latin 'textus', meaning 'to weave'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
text message:
A written message sent via a mobile device.
body text:
The main text of a document.
text analysis:
The process of examining text to understand its meaning and structure.
Slang Meanings
To send a message via text on a mobile device.
I'll text you the details later.
To engage in text messaging frequently.
They're always texting each other.