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

On the agenda, the city council was addressing two topics that would impact the unhoused. —Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026

The George Pickens extension Arguably, the second-biggest agenda point this offseason will be handling an extension with wide receiver George Pickens. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026

One item not listed on the agenda was an agreement between KCPS, the Disney Theatrical Group and Starlight KC. —Connye Griffin, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026

Make America Healthy Again agenda. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Jan. 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)