English dictionary

mission

/'m/I//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

noun.group

Synonyms foreign mission missionary post missionary station

Source: WordNet 3.0
an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters

noun.act

Examples
The planes were on a bombing mission.

Synonyms military mission

Source: WordNet 3.0
a special assignment that is given to a person or group

noun.act

Examples
A confidential mission to London.

Synonyms charge commission

Source: WordNet 3.0
the organized work of a religious missionary

noun.act

Synonyms missionary work

Source: WordNet 3.0
a group of representatives or delegates

noun.group

Synonyms commission delegacy delegation deputation

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of sending, or the state of being sent; a being sent or delegated by authority, with certain powers for transacting business; comission.

noun

Source: webster1913