[ˈmɪʃn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an important assignment given to a person or group of people, typically involving travel abroad
(e.g: a fact-finding mission to the Czech Republic)

- the vocation or calling of a religious organization, especially a Christian one, to go out into the world and spread its faith
(e.g: the Christian mission)

- a strongly felt aim, ambition, or calling
(e.g: his main mission in life has been to cut unemployment)


Phrases:
- mission accomplished

Origin:
mid 16th century (denoting the sending of the Holy Spirit into the world): from Latin missio(n-), from mittere ‘send’