Definitions of mission:

  • noun:   the organized work of a religious missionary
  • noun:   a special assignment that is given to a person or group
    Example: "A confidential mission to London"
  • noun:   an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
    Example: "The planes were on a bombing mission"
  • noun:   an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
  • noun:   a group of representatives or delegates