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 conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are expected to dominate the agenda. —Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026

When no one owns your campaign, no one owns your agenda. —Julie Won, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026

So, yes, if the rebuild takes on the look of a long-term agenda, then selling high might need to be an avenue navigated. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026

The Dectron was not part of the agenda discussion about the filtration system on Thursday. —Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 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)