Mission — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb adjective /ˈmi-shən/ mis·sion

Meaning & Definition of Mission

Mission (noun)

  1. a specific task with which a person or a group is charged
  2. a definite military, naval, or aerospace task
  3. a flight operation of an aircraft or spacecraft in the performance of a mission

Mission (verb)

  1. to send on or entrust with a mission
  2. to carry on a religious mission among or in

Mission (adjective)

  1. of or relating to a style used in the early Spanish missions of the southwestern U.S.
  2. of, relating to, or having the characteristic of a style of plain heavy usually oak furniture originating in the U.S. in the early part of the 20th century

Mission (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a specific task with which a person or group is charged

    "your mission is to clean up the house before company arrives"

    similar: assignment, brief, business, charge, detail, job, operation, post
    related: burden, chore, duty, need, obligation, office, requirement, responsibility, errand, labor, work, commitment, pledge, promise, appointment, commission, designation, nomination, compulsion, constraint, restraint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mission

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mission:

assignment, brief, business, charge, detail, job, operation, post

Related Words for Mission

burden, chore, duty, need, obligation, office, requirement, responsibility, errand, labor, work, commitment, pledge, promise, appointment, commission, designation, nomination, compulsion, constraint, restraint

Word Forms of Mission

Inflections: missioned, missioning

Origin & Etymology of Mission

New Latin, Medieval Latin, & Latin; New Latin mission-, missio religious mission, from Medieval Latin, task assigned, from Latin, act of sending, from mittere to send

First known use: 1530

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Mission

Words & Phrases Containing Mission

mission creep, mission control, mission of mercy, mission statement, rescue mission

Frequently Asked Questions about Mission

What does "Mission" mean?

"Mission" means a specific task with which a person or a group is charged. As an a noun, a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: a specific task with which a person or a group is charged.

What is another word for "Mission"?

Other words for "Mission" include assignment, brief, business, charge, detail, job, operation and post. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mission" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mission"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mission". Common alternatives include assignment, brief, business, charge, detail, job, operation and post.

How do you use "Mission" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mission" in a sentence: "your mission is to clean up the house before company arrives".

Is "Mission" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mission" can be used as a noun, a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Mission" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Mission" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Mission"?

"Mission" is pronounced /ˈmi-shən/ and divided into syllables as mis·sion.

What is the origin of the word "Mission"?

"Mission" comes from New Latin, Medieval Latin, & Latin; New Latin mission-, missio religious mission, from Medieval Latin, task assigned, from Latin, act of sending, from mittere to send. First known use: 1530.