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 Rescue Mission did not immediately respond to a request for comment on its current capacity, but its mission statement reiterates that no one will be turned away for lack of space. Mark Dee march 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 In a way, this could also serve as a mission statement for Fleming’s own comedic philosophy. Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026 In the nine years of filings, the company changed its mission statement six times, finally removing all references to safety in the 2025 form. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026 But the rules also have changed – a lot – since the start of the Arison/Riley era, and sometimes that means the mission statement has to change. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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