Mission

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪʃən/

Definitions of mission

noun a specific objective or goal that a person or organization aims to achieve

Example Sentences

A1 My mission is to clean my room every Saturday.

A2 The astronauts were on a mission to explore Mars.

B1 The charity organization's mission is to provide clean water to remote villages.

B2 The spy's mission was to gather information on the enemy's plans.

C1 The company's mission statement outlines its commitment to sustainability and innovation.

C2 The diplomat was assigned a delicate mission to negotiate a peace treaty between the warring countries.

Examples of mission in a Sentence

formal The organization's mission is to provide access to education for all children.

informal Our mission is to throw the best party of the year.

slang Our squad's mission is to find the best tacos in town.

figurative His mission to find inner peace led him on a journey of self-discovery.

Grammatical Forms of mission

• past tense: missioned
• plural: missions
• comparative: more mission-oriented
• superlative: most mission-oriented
• present tense: mission
• future tense: will mission
• perfect tense: has missioned
• continuous tense: is missioning
• singular: mission
• positive degree: mission-oriented
• infinitive: to mission
• gerund: missioning
• participle: missioned

Origin and Evolution of mission

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mission' originates from the Latin word 'missionem', which means 'act of sending'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in religious contexts to refer to the sending of individuals to spread a particular faith, the word 'mission' has evolved to encompass a broader range of activities, including diplomatic, military, and commercial endeavors.