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 mission statement fit comfortably with the goals of leading news organizations, which in recent years have welcomed Tarbell fellows into their newsrooms.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Treating employees well is baked into its mission statement.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
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
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Treating employees well is baked into its mission statement.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
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
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 20 Dec. 2025.
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