mission statement

noun

: something that states the purpose or goal of a business or organization
The company's mission statement emphasizes its ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of the community.

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Having a structured mission statement can help employees stay focused on the broader company goals. Mark Berookim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 However, this seemingly ancillary drama is central to the film’s mission statement, as an exposé of power and its suppression of truth. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 July 2026 The foundation’s website is sparse, featuring a short mission statement, three stated goals, a donation button, and Pratt’s name. Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026 That mission statement tells you there’s nothing this combination cannot deliver. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mission statement

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“Mission statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mission%20statement. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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