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
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.
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She has been hailed for her deep understanding of local government and ability to reach across the aisle to implement her agenda.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Historically, once seen as an obsolete panel, the Rules Committee has been used as an organ of leadership to enact its agenda.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
No matter what’s on your fall agenda, a Longchamp tote keeps your essentials organized while instantly upgrading your look.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The latest downgrade could solidify Trump’s argument that his aggressive tariff and immigration agenda are not to blame for the cooling labor market, the Financial Times wrote, and give him more reason to accuse the Fed of waiting too long to slash interest rates.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Historically, once seen as an obsolete panel, the Rules Committee has been used as an organ of leadership to enact its agenda.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
No matter what’s on your fall agenda, a Longchamp tote keeps your essentials organized while instantly upgrading your look.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The latest downgrade could solidify Trump’s argument that his aggressive tariff and immigration agenda are not to blame for the cooling labor market, the Financial Times wrote, and give him more reason to accuse the Fed of waiting too long to slash interest rates.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Agenda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agenda. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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agenda
noun
agen·da
ə-ˈjen-də 
: a list of items of business to be considered (as at a meeting)
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