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missions

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɪʃənz// UK //mˈɪʃənz// mis·sions

n. important tasks or jobs that a person or group is sent to do. These are often official projects for a government, a business, or a religious group.

n. specific tasks or duties assigned to a person or group, often involving travel or a particular objective. Frequently used in military, diplomatic, or aerospace contexts to describe discrete operations.


SIMPLE

The charity has several missions in developing countries.

CONTEXTUAL

The space agency is planning three separate missions to the moon to gather soil samples and test new equipment.

COMPLEX

Diplomatic missions are essential for maintaining communication between nations, especially during periods of heightened international tension or economic uncertainty.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural to describe a series of operations or the general work of an organization.

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