agenda

noun

uh-JEN-duh/əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/

5 meanings of agenda

1
nouncountable
A list of things people plan to talk about at a meeting.
Like a to-do list for a meeting.
The first item on the agenda was the new parking rules.
Can we add your question to the agenda for next week?
Similarschedule, docket, program
2
nouncountable
A plan that lists things to do in the order you'll do them.
Like a timed plan that shows what to do and when.
Her agenda for the day started with a doctor's visit.
We followed a tight agenda to finish the move by evening.
Similardocket
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3
nounfigurativelycountable
A secret reason behind what someone says or does.
Like a secret plan someone keeps while pretending something else.
I think she has an agenda and isn't telling us the real reason.
He helps out with no hidden agenda; he just likes the work.
Similarmotive, purpose, design
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4
nouncountable
A notebook for writing down your plans, tasks, and appointments.
Like a small book where you write what you need to do.
She wrote the dentist appointment in her agenda.
I keep all my homework deadlines in a small agenda.
Similarplanner, diary, organizer, datebook
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Less common meaning

5
nounobsolete
A fixed set of religious actions, like a church service or ritual.
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Origin

From Latin agenda, meaning "things that ought to be done," from a verb meaning "to do."