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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Win or else The fans from those dynasty years raised their children on Steinbrenner’s annual win-or-else mission statement, something Cashman mentioned all the time — until his clubs started consistently losing in the postseason. Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 But Picardo developed a comprehensive strategy and mission statement to attract more consumers and brand partners, while maintaining Holts’ luxury aura and reinforcing its social values. David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025 The younger Bozell had previously founded a group called the Media Research Center, whose mission statement over its nearly 40 years sounds a lot like those forces that went after Kimmel. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025 Ultimately, every feature on the G800 addresses the aircraft’s mission statement—ultra-long-range flight, innovatively refined. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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