The mission
Example: The mission defines organizational goals
Definition
"The mission" refers to a specific task or purpose assigned to an individual or group, often within an organization, aimed at achieving particular goals or objectives. It outlines what the entity strives to accomplish and guides its actions and strategies.
Etymology
The term "the mission" derives from the Latin word 'missio,' meaning 'sending' or 'dispatching.' Originally used in religious contexts to describe sending missionaries, it evolved to signify any important task or purpose assigned to individuals or groups.
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"The mission" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 112 commonly used words.
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