mission statement

American  

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.

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mission statement British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of mission statement

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The group noted, for instance, that Yale’s mission statement grew in 2016 to include “improving the world today” and fostering “an ethical, interdependent, and diverse community.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

That could, of course, turn out to be the mission statement of a 2028 presidential campaign, and Ocasio-Cortez is clearly considering her options.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

On the Together California website, the project’s mission statement is laid out in full, with Bale and his wife noting that Los Angeles’ foster care system is in desperate need of an overhaul.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

"Their mission statement it is to keep the general public, not only people at work, in a safe place in their environment," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

And I am proud because that seems like a rational mission statement.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga