English · Word Candidate

mission

/ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: missions · missioning · missioned

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một tập hợp nhiệm vụ thực hiện mục đích hoặc nghĩa vụ

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A important goal or purpose; an objective.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mục tiêu hoặc mục đích quan trọng

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Noun

Examples

[She] made it her mission in life to make sure that no one around them would ever know the real truth. But this daughter of hers, she was a loose cannon, she was not someone to be trusted.[…]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To send on a mission.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gửi đi thực hiện nhiệm vụ

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To do missionary work, proselytize.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm công việc truyền giáo

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mission” mean?

A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.

Is “mission” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.