mission

noun
UK: /ˈmɪʃ.ən/
US: /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

  1. An important job that someone is given to do.

    1. My mission is to deliver this package safely today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The astronaut's mission on the moon was to collect rock samples. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of people sent to a foreign country to represent their country or organization.

    1. She's on a mission to Africa to help build houses. [ ] [ ]
    2. The diplomatic mission aimed to improve relations between the two nations. [ ] [ ]

  3. A building or organization that provides help to people who are poor or sick, often run by a religious group.

    1. The homeless shelter started as a small mission. [ ] [ ]
    2. The church runs a mission that provides food and clothing to the needy. [ ] [ ]

  4. A set of actions people undertake to achieve certain goal.

    1. Their mission is to provide affordable healthcare for everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's mission statement focuses on customer satisfaction and innovation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

errand assignment delegation objective task
mission verb

  1. To send someone on a specific task or job.

    1. We will mission a scout to observe the enemy position now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company missioned him to negotiate a new contract with suppliers overseas. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mission" in English means: An important job that someone is given to do., A group of people sent to a foreign country to represent their country or organization., A building or organization that provides help to people who are poor or sick, often run by a religious group., A set of actions people undertake to achieve certain goal..

The phonetic transcription of "mission" is /ˈmɪʃ.ən/ in British English and /ˈmɪʃ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mission": errand, assignment, delegation, objective, task.

Example usage of "mission": "My mission is to deliver this package safely today.". More examples on the page.