mission statement

noun

an official document that sets out the goals, purpose, and work of an organization.
a written statement that sets out one’s personal goals for the future: Having a personal mission statement brings focus to your life.

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Origin of mission statement

First recorded in 1965–70

Words nearby mission statement

missiology, mission, mission control, mission creep, mission specialist, mission statement, mission viejo, missionary, missionary apostolic, missionary position, missionary ridge
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British Dictionary definitions for mission statement

mission statement

noun

an official statement of the aims and objectives of a business or other organization
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