mission

US /ˈmɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˈmɪʃ.ən/
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1.

an important assignment carried out for political, religious, or commercial purposes, typically by a group of people in a foreign country

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The diplomatic mission aimed to restore peace in the region.
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They embarked on a humanitarian mission to deliver aid.
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assignmenttaskoperationexpeditionundertaking
2.

the specific purpose of a person or organization; a calling

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Her life's mission is to help underprivileged children.
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The company's mission statement emphasizes customer satisfaction.
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purposegoalaimobjectivevocation
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to send on a mission

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The general missioned his best troops to secure the bridge.
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She was missioned to investigate the strange occurrences.
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assigntaskdispatchdelegatecommission