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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That’s in their mission statement.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Most of his Hailey songs can be sorted into long-winded apologies or lusty worship tracks, but this one is almost more of a mission statement.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s the mission statement of the film, that love conquers all fear.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
On a macro level, leaders create a vision for an organization, define its purpose, establish a mission statement, develop a strategic plan, evaluate market needs, foster commitment, and inspire others.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Most of his Hailey songs can be sorted into long-winded apologies or lusty worship tracks, but this one is almost more of a mission statement.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s the mission statement of the film, that love conquers all fear.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
On a macro level, leaders create a vision for an organization, define its purpose, establish a mission statement, develop a strategic plan, evaluate market needs, foster commitment, and inspire others.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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