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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Given Trump’s moves since the election, this should be considered no idle statement, but an outright mission statement for the new Administration. —

Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024 Proudly Share Your Values There are so many ways to share your values through marketing, from your web content to your mission statement and even your products and services. —

Carey Bringle, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Today, most Fortune 100 companies have a purpose or mission statement affirming their intent to serve customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and investors. —

R. Edward Freeman, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024 In 1990 the name The Shepherd’s Staff was chosen, and a mission statement was adopted. —

Kevin Dayhoff, Baltimore Sun, 9 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mission statement

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