mission

  1. Noun.  (countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable) Religious evangelism.
  3. Noun.  (uncountable) (the missions) collective term for third world charities, particularly those which preach as well as provide aid.
  4. Noun.  (countable) (Catholic tradition) an infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To send to a mission.

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