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 of agenda

• 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

Yet much of that agenda focuses on the technological stack, rather than the ownership layer beneath it. — David Vetter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Ahead of the meeting, Hernandez, the union president, shared an image of the agenda item on social media and referenced the June traffic stop. — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

While Collins tries to refocus the conversation back on his conservative agenda, Democrats are working hard to ensure voters don’t forget about the drama. — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The only item listed on the in-person meeting’s agenda is a closed session to discuss personnel matters, though details of the discussion are not given. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

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)