mission statement

noun

1. an official document that sets out the goals, purpose, and work of an organization.
2. a written statement that sets out one’s personal goals for the future:

   Having a personal mission statement brings focus to your life.

mission statement

noun

1. an official statement of the aims and objectives of a business or other organization

Word History and Origins

Origin of mission statement¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

“He’s got a mission statement, his mission and his goals and objectives, whatever that is, we need to embrace it, all of it, every single word,” Nehls told reporters.

From Slate

Don’t go on too long and talk to the country, and not just the party, is the mission statement for the winner in front of the lectern.

From BBC

The strategy fit with DCAF’s revamped mission statement and values, which were unveiled in mid-2023.

From Slate

The band is submitting two albums for consideration — 2023’s 30-track mission statement “Pa las Baby’s y Belikeada,” and July’s ambitious club-music experiment “Pero No Te Enamores.”

From Los Angeles Times

It is a rallying cry at Petco Park, but it is also a civic mission statement.

From Los Angeles Times