message received

I understand now

Message received is a confirmation that communication has been understood, originally from military and radio protocol where confirming transmission was essential.

Now used more broadly to acknowledge that a point has been taken: I get it, message received—I'll stop bringing it up.

Often carries a hint of resignation or mild annoyance, suggesting the speaker heard something they didn't necessarily want to hear.

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copy that · copy · got it · inbox · notification · push notification · delivered · read · reply · sent · text · ping · alert · signal · transmission · communication · heard · noted

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communication status

message receivedno signal

Communication link absent

undelivered · communication breakdown · fell on deaf ears · radio silence · dead air

acknowledgment/response

message receivedcome again

Request for repetition

say again · what was that · unclear · huh · over my head

transmission state

message receivedundelivered

Not brought to destination

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G