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

• calendar
• docket
• program
• schedule
• 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 Trump administration had argued that a ruling blocking DOGE from accessing the information would impede the Republican president's ability to fulfill his agenda by limiting what information his advisors could access. —Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025

The owners and Manfred are building their bargaining agenda in public view, while the players’ upcoming mission is less explicit. —Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025

President Trump is threatening to withhold federal funds to governors in order to force compliance with his agenda. —CBS News, 23 Feb. 2025

Meanwhile, according to the Times, the Administration is making preparations to hold thousands of undocumented immigrants at military sites across the U.S. There are many logistical impediments to Trump’s agenda. —Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025

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)