agenda

noun

agen·​da ə-ˈjen-də 

1

: a list or outline of things to be considered or done

agendas of faculty meetings

2

: an underlying often ideological plan or program

a political agenda

agendaless

ə-ˈjen-də-ləs 

adjective

Synonyms

• schedule
• calendar
• program
• timetable

Examples of agenda in a Sentence

The committee set the agenda for the next several years of research.

There are several items on the agenda for tonight's meeting.

What's the first item on the agenda?

Such an idea has been high on the political agenda for some time.

He wants to push his own agenda no matter what the others say.

Recent Examples on the Web

Initially, when Cavell tried to get the item on Thursday's agenda, Woodward refused; generally such measures have to go through a committee before coming to the full commission. —Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025

At the May 21 commission meeting, that resolution was on the agenda. —Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2025

After that story published, the issue was added to the agenda for a TCC board meeting Aug. 21. —Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2025

Apple iPhone 17 Reviews Date And Time The next item on the agenda, if Apple stays true to form, is the appearance of the initial press reviews. —David Phelan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from plural of agendum or its Latin source, taken as a singular noun

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing agenda

• hidden agenda

Rhymes for agenda

• corrigenda
• hacienda
• referenda
• encomienda
• penda

Kids Definition

agenda

noun

agen·​da ə-ˈjen-də 

: a list of items of business to be considered (as at a meeting)