Message

Definition

A message is any form of information or content conveyed from one person (or source) to another. It can be verbal or nonverbal and can take various forms such as spoken words, written text, images, gestures, or symbols.

Related terms

Encoding: The process of converting thoughts, ideas, or feelings into a form that can be communicated to others.

Channel: The medium through which a message is transmitted, such as face-to-face conversation, email, social media, or television.

Decoding: The process of interpreting and making sense of a received message by the audience.