Background for texts

texts

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noun

A writing consisting of multiple glyphs, characters, symbols or sentences.

Examples :

"The teacher asked us to analyze the texts for deeper meaning. "

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noun

A book, tome or other set of writings.

Examples :

"The professor assigned several challenging academic texts for us to read this semester. "

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noun

A brief written message transmitted between mobile phones.

Examples :

""I sent my mom three texts to let her know I was running late." "

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noun

Data which can be interpreted as human-readable text.

Examples :

"The student analyzed the historical texts for their research paper. "

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noun

A verse or passage of Scripture, especially one chosen as the subject of a sermon, or in proof of a doctrine.

Examples :

"The pastor based his entire sermon on several key texts from the Book of Matthew. "

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noun

(by extension) Anything chosen as the subject of an argument, literary composition, etc.

Examples :

"The professor asked us to compare two different texts on the American Revolution, a primary source and a modern analysis. "

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noun

A style of writing in large characters; also, a kind of type used in printing.

Examples :

"German text"

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verb

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.

Examples :

""I'll texts you when I get out of school." "

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verb

To send and receive text messages.

Examples :

"Have you been texting all afternoon?"

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verb

To write in large characters, as in text hand.

Examples :

"The art student decided to text the quote on the banner in bold, gothic lettering. "

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