agenda

1 of 2

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

agenda

2 of 2

plural of agendum

Synonyms of agenda

Noun

• schedule
• calendar
• program
• timetable

Examples of agenda in a Sentence

Noun

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

Noun

Democrats are gearing up to crash the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas next week, sending their top messengers to highlight the affordability crisis and their own agenda for 2026. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026

In fact, for decades, the United States’ international development agenda was the most ambitious in the world, and it was backed by a willing public. — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

After the changes, Román ranked CTI Housing as the top bidder over four others, including Michaels, according to a letter the district sent to the developers and a board agenda item description. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The proposal had drawn criticism from community members after the district included it on Thursday’s agenda amid its ongoing fiscal crisis. — Chaewon Chung updated September 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

First Known Use

Noun

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)