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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In the wake of the dynastic days of 1996-2000, back when Brian Cashman and other club officials spoke often of a ticker-tape parade as the annual mission statement, the Yankees have seized one championship in 24 seasons.
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Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
This first single from the first solo album was a mission statement of sorts, bringing in a more melodic Ozzy and the driving form of heavy metal that would tower over the decade.
—Monte Conner, Variety, 22 July 2025
Our mission statement is spreading a community space to other places.
—EW.com, 9 July 2025
This new mission statement plays on one of Superman’s nicknames: The Man of Tomorrow.
—Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
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Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
This first single from the first solo album was a mission statement of sorts, bringing in a more melodic Ozzy and the driving form of heavy metal that would tower over the decade.
—Monte Conner, Variety, 22 July 2025
Our mission statement is spreading a community space to other places.
—EW.com, 9 July 2025
This new mission statement plays on one of Superman’s nicknames: The Man of Tomorrow.
—Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
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 21 Aug. 2025.
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