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Mission Definition & Meaning

mission
noun
  1. an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
  2. an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters; "the planes were on a bombing mission"
  3. a special assignment that is given to a person or group; "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message"
  4. the organized work of a religious missionary
  5. a group of representatives or delegates

"Mission" in song lyrics

See how mission is used in real songs:

  • "Marquis is the man, and I'm on a mission"
    2 Live Crew — Here I Come
  • "Seek and destroy, is the mission"
    4th Disciple f/ ShoGun Assason — Who's Eyez Can See
  • "We loced up and we still on a mission"
    (504 Boyz f/) X-Con — Enemies

Usage tips for "mission"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mission" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mission to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does mission mean?
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters; "the planes were on a bombing mission" a special assignment that is given to a person or group; "a confidential mission to London"; "his charge was deliver a message" the organized work of a religious missionary a group of representatives or delegates
What part of speech is mission?
Mission is a noun.
How many definitions does mission have?
Mission has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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