noun
agenda
uh-JEN-duh/əˈdʒendə/
A set of matters or aims to be pursued.
The agenda lists the budget, schedule, and next steps for discussion.
Etymology
The root “do” and the ending expressing necessity make agenda literally “things to be done.” Those required tasks became items of meeting business, hence a list of matters for discussion or action.
In context
the agenda and all materials to be discussed today may be viewed at any time during today's meeting
More examples
- Housing reform is central to the mayor's political agenda.
- Their competing agendas made cooperation difficult.
- Please send any additions to tomorrow's meeting agenda.
Forms
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