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.

Origin of mission statement

First recorded in 1965–70

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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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