subject-based messaging

noun
UK /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt beɪst ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/
US /ˈsʌbdʒɛkt beɪst ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/

A way of sending messages where each message is labeled with a topic so people can find it easily.

The app uses subject-based messaging so you can jump straight to the chat about your favorite game.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A messaging pattern in computer systems where senders label messages with a subject and receivers get only the subjects they care about.

The software team used subject-based messaging to connect the weather service with the alert system.

3. A classroom or office habit of organizing emails by their subject line so conversations stay tidy.

Our teacher taught us subject-based messaging to keep our project emails easy to sort.

4. A design choice in chat apps that groups messages by topic instead of by time or person.

With subject-based messaging, the family group split into subjects like 'vacation' and 'groceries.'