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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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The Constitution is the mission statement. Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 12 Nov. 2025 To better explain the advantages of this approach, here’s a closer look at Axiom’s processes, materials, and mission statement. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 Operating under a mission statement emphasizing female perspectives and universal connection, Each Other Films continues developing its pipeline while pursuing additional partnerships across borders. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025 The agency stated at the time of the purchases in 2023 that the acquisitions fit into the authority’s efforts to create and preserve affordable housing, a mission statement that is posted on its website. George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 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 30 Nov. 2025.

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