agenda
7 synonyms for agenda, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A list of items to be discussed or dealt with, especially at a meeting.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
docket
agendum
How to use agenda
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hidden agenda
set the agenda
on the agenda
political agenda
Etymology
From Latin agenda, literally "things that must be done" — the plural gerundive of agere ("to do, act").
Full origin of agenda →Frequently asked questions
What does “agenda” mean?
The word “agenda” means a list of items to be discussed or dealt with, especially at a meeting. In plain terms, a list of things to discuss or do, or (less neutrally) someone's underlying motive.
How do you pronounce “agenda”?
“Agenda” is pronounced uh-JEHN-duh (/əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ in IPA).
How do you use “agenda” in a sentence?
Here is “agenda” used in a sentence: “The first item on the agenda was the budget.”
What part of speech is “agenda”?
“Agenda” is a noun.
Where does the word “agenda” come from?
The word “agenda” comes from Latin. From Latin agenda, literally "things that must be done" — the plural gerundive of agere ("to do, act").
Is “agenda” a common word?
“Agenda” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “agenda” have?
“Agenda” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a list of items to be discussed or dealt with, especially at a meeting.
What is the difference between an 'agenda' and 'minutes'?
An agenda is the list of items to be discussed at a meeting, prepared beforehand, while minutes are the written record of what was actually said and decided, produced afterward. In short, the agenda plans the meeting and the minutes report it.
Is 'agenda' singular or plural?
In modern English "agenda" is treated as a singular noun with the plural "agendas," as in "two agendas." Although it began as a Latin plural, saying "an agenda" and "the agendas were long" is now standard.
What verbs commonly go with 'agenda'?
You typically "set," "draw up," or "prepare" an agenda before a meeting, "follow" or "stick to" it during, and put an item "on the agenda." These collocations describe planning and controlling what a meeting covers.
