Definition
Meaning of 'mission'
Meaning of 'mission' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Mission 
[ n.]
- The act of sending, or the state of being sent; a being
sent or delegated by authority, with certain powers for transacting
business; comission. [ n.]- That with which a messenger or agent is charged; an errand; business or duty on which one is sent; a commission.
- Persons sent; any number of persons appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.
- An assotiation or organization of missionaries; a station or residence of missionaries.
- An organization for worship and work, dependent on one or more churches.
- A course of extraordinary sermons and services at a particular place and time for the special purpose of quickening the faith and zeal participants, and of converting unbelievers.
- Dismission; discharge from service.
2. Mission [ v. t.]
- To send on a mission. [ v. t.]Meaning of 'mission' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. mission [ n]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- a special assignment that is given to a person or group
- a special assignment that is given to a person or group
Example in sentence:
- a confidential mission to London;
- his charge was deliver a message
Meaning (2):
- an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
- an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
Example in sentence:
- the planes were on a bombing mission
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