mission
//ˈmɪʃən//
Noun
An important assignment or task that someone is sent to do, especially involving travel to another place
The diplomat was sent on a mission to negotiate peace.
A group of people sent to a foreign country to conduct negotiations, establish relations, or provide training or assistance
A trade mission was sent to Japan to negotiate new agreements.
A military or combat operation assigned to a person or unit
The pilot completed his mission and returned safely to base.
The vocation or calling of a religious organization, especially to spread faith or carry out humanitarian work
The church's mission is to spread the gospel and help those in need.
A strongly felt aim, ambition, or calling regarded as one's purpose in life
She felt her mission in life was to help underprivileged children.
An organization or institution involved in a long-term assignment in a foreign country
She works for the trade mission in Tokyo.
Verb
To send someone on a mission
The company missioned him to investigate the new market.