Mission
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An important assignment or task given to a person or group, especially involving travel abroad. A strongly felt aim, ambition, or calling to accomplish something.
“The astronauts prepared extensively for their mission to the International Space Station.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmɪʃ(ə)n/
Syllables
mis·sion
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Double S and double I; -ION ending
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Scrabble
9 points; common pattern useful for extending words
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