text

I UK [tekst] / US noun
Word forms "text":
singular text plural texts
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1) [uncountable] the part of a book, magazine, or computer document that consists of writing and does not include pictures or notes

There are 200 pages of text and illustrations.

a) [countable/uncountable] a written record of the words of a speech, lecture, programme, or play

The text of the lecture is available from the departmental office.

b) [countable] a piece of writing such as a book or play that you study for an examination or for research

We'll be analysing the language of literary texts.

set text (= a book that you study for an examination):

The play is a set text for first-year students.

c) [countable] a short piece of writing that you discuss or answer questions about

Has everyone finished reading the text?

d) [countable] a short section from the Bible or another religious book, especially one that is read to a group of people

2) [countable] a text message

3) [countable] mainly American a textbook

history texts

II UK [tekst] / US verb [transitive]
Word forms "text":
present tense I/you/we/they text he/she/it texts present participle texting past tense texted past participle texted

to send a written message to someone using a mobile phone

Laura, will you text me the venue again?

Gemma didn't call or text me all day.