Definition of mission Mission
/mɪˈʃʌn/ - [mishun] - mis•sion
We found 20 definitions of mission from 5 different sources.
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NounPlural: missions |
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| mission - a special assignment that is given to a person or group; "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message" | ||
| charge, commission | ||
| duty assignment, assignment the act of distributing something to designated places or persons; "the first task is the assignment of an address to each datum" | ||
| fool's errand a fruitless mission | ||
| mission impossible an extremely dangerous or difficult mission | ||
| mission - an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters; "the planes were on a bombing mission" | ||
| military mission | ||
| military operation, operation the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.); "her smooth operation of the vehicle gave us a surprisingly comfortable ride" | ||
| armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" | ||
| combat mission a mission to capture or defend something | ||
| search mission a mission to discover something | ||
| search and destroy mission an operation developed for United States troops in Vietnam; troops would move through a designated area destroying troops as they found them | ||
| mission - the organized work of a religious missionary | ||
| missionary work | ||
| work activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work" | ||
| mission - an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work | ||
| missionary post, missionary station, foreign mission | ||
| ngo, nongovernmental organization an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government | ||
| mission - a group of representatives or delegates | ||
| deputation, commission, delegation, delegacy | ||
| organisation, organization the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically; "his organization of the work force was very efficient" | ||
| diplomatic mission a mission serving diplomatic ends | ||
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Wiktionary 
- mission (Noun)
A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer. - mission (Noun)
Religious evangelism. - mission (Noun)
The missions collective term for third world charities, particularly those which preach as well as provide aid. - mission (Noun)
Catholic tradition an infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme. - mission (Verb)
To send to a mission.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- mission (n.)
The act of sending, or the state of being sent; a being sent or delegated by authority, with certain powers for transacting business; comission. - mission (n.)
That with which a messenger or agent is charged; an errand; business or duty on which one is sent; a commission. - mission (n.)
Persons sent; any number of persons appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy. - mission (n.)
An assotiation or organization of missionaries; a station or residence of missionaries. - mission (n.)
An organization for worship and work, dependent on one or more churches. - mission (n.)
A course of extraordinary sermons and services at a particular place and time for the special purpose of quickening the faith and zeal participants, and of converting unbelievers. - mission (n.)
Dismission; discharge from service. - mission (v. t.)
To send on a mission.
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A duty that involves fulfilling a request.
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🔤- mission, noun, singular of missions.
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