message center

Note collection point

A message center is a designated place—physical or digital—where messages are collected and distributed.

In homes, it's often a wall-mounted board or area near the entrance for notes, mail, and reminders: Check the message center for the plumber's number.

In organizations, it's a staffed location or system that receives and routes communications.

On phones and computers, a message center is an inbox or hub for texts, voicemails, or notifications.

Related

email client · receptionist · pager · two-way radio · bulletin board · sticky note · memo pad · answering machine · operator · phone tree · secretary · dispatcher · intercom · drop box · front desk · fax machine · public address system · telegraph station

Categories
Opposites
communication flow

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Immediate communication channel

mailbox · dead drop · direct dial

organizational structure

message centerendpoint

Final point reached

peer-to-peer · field office

organizational function

message centerbroadcast station

Facility that transmits programs

command post · dispatch center · outbox

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G