Instant Message

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
IM
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnstənt ˈmɛsɪʤ/
Category
Computing
Related Field
Texting

Examples in Context

  1. She sent him an instant message.
  2. Contact someone by phone, instant message, or e-mail.
  3. At the same time, an instant message formation is designed to standard parse and encapsulation of message.
  4. Jabber is an open instant message and presence protocol and has been widely used.
  5. % 1 has canceled the invitation to start an instant message conversation.

Other meanings of IM

Iron Man Sports
Iron Maiden Gov
Instant Messenger Computing
Instant Messaging Internet
Instant Messanger Computing
Internet Messaging Computing
Interactive Messaging Misc
Internet Mail Internet
Internal Medicine Medical
Isle of Man Misc