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Mission
01
a group of representatives or delegates sent to accomplish a specific purpose
Examples
The UN sent a mission to assess the disaster.
The trade mission negotiated new contracts.
02
an operation carried out in space
Examples
The Apollo 11 mission successfully landed astronauts on the Moon in 1969.
The Mars Curiosity rover 's mission is to explore the Martian surface and study its geology.
03
a specific task or duty assigned to an individual or group
Examples
She was given a mission to complete the project by Friday.
The team accepted the mission without hesitation.
04
an establishment of missionaries in a foreign or local area dedicated to religious work
Examples
The Jesuits set up a mission in South America.
The mission provided education and medical aid to the villagers.
05
a military task or operation, often involving aircraft or armed forces, undertaken to achieve a strategic objective
Examples
The pilot completed a dangerous bombing mission.
Special forces were deployed on a covert mission.
06
the overall work, duties, or purpose of a missionary
Examples
His mission was to spread education and literacy.
She devoted her life to her mission in Africa.
07
a strong goal, purpose, or ambition that someone is determined to achieve
Examples
Her mission is to improve education for underprivileged children.
His mission in life is to promote environmental sustainability.
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