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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That gives Takaichi a clear path to deliver on her agenda over the coming years – until the next election in 2027.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
After adding a section to her policy agenda and achievements on her campaign website, users were quick to notice several major flaws.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
Historically, women’s health issues have been underrepresented in research agendas, leading to significant gaps in knowledge and treatment options.
—Michelle Kaufman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
In recent years, the Chicago Auto Show has been steering toward electric vehicles, following the ambitious state and national agenda to convert the industry from combustion engines to cleaner technology, incentivized by governmental tax credits and rebates.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
After adding a section to her policy agenda and achievements on her campaign website, users were quick to notice several major flaws.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
Historically, women’s health issues have been underrepresented in research agendas, leading to significant gaps in knowledge and treatment options.
—Michelle Kaufman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
In recent years, the Chicago Auto Show has been steering toward electric vehicles, following the ambitious state and national agenda to convert the industry from combustion engines to cleaner technology, incentivized by governmental tax credits and rebates.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Agenda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agenda. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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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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