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mission

The correct spelling is mission.

How to pronounce mission

/ˈmɪʃn̩/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɪʃn̩/

Say it like: Mis-zho-n

The correct spelling is mission. A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself. For example: "Many cities across the Americas grew from Spanish missions."

Usage Examples

Many cities across the Americas grew from Spanish missions.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.
  2. 2.Religious evangelism.
  3. 3.(in the plural, "the missions") third world charities, particularly those which preach as well as provide aid.
  4. 4.(Catholic tradition) an infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme.
  5. 5.A number of people appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.

verb

  1. 1.To send on a mission.
  2. 2.Do missionary work, proselytize

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