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

The next few items on Takaichi’s agenda – the anti-espionage law and the foreign intelligence service – will likely court even more controversy. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

When leaders focus too heavily on their own agenda, however, the discussion can quickly become transactional, leaving one or both sides without a clear sense of value or progress. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The subtle changes to DSA’s agenda come as the organization, which has surged to more than 120,000 members, faces a brighter spotlight than ever. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 31 July 2026

Our own agenda, our own feelings, our own pride, our own self-interest. — Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 31 July 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)