Mission

/mˈɪʃən/

/ˈmɪʃən/

Mission

an operation carried out in space

an important task that people are assigned to do, particularly one that involves travel abroad

synonyms : charge

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

an operation that is military in nature, especially done by an aircraft

the organized work of a religious missionary

a group of representatives or delegates

synonyms : commission

Examples

1. The company's mission statement emphasizes customer service.

2. The charity organization's mission statement emphasized the belief that poverty is no sin and that everyone deserves dignity and respect.

3. Turning swords into plowshares is not what comes to mind when one thinks about the mission of Soldiers.

4. The astronaut was eager to embark on the space mission, ready to face the uncertainties of space travel.