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mission statement

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

Origin of mission statement

First recorded in 1965–70
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British Dictionary definitions for mission statement

mission statement

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