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 group considers how skilled members of Congress are at moving their agenda items forward. —Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026

Set a weekly reminder to reach out to one person with no agenda. —Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

The outcome will determine not only Colombia’s domestic agenda but also its relationship with the United States and neighboring Venezuela, both of which became recurring themes throughout the campaign. —Sebastian Jimenez, CNN Money, 31 May 2026

The ordinance will appear on the agenda at the next legislature meeting, set for Monday afternoon. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 May 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)