agenda — a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdʒendə/
Example Sentences
- The boss added 'mandatory fun day' to the meeting agenda, which sounds like an oxymoron.
- My cat seems to have a hidden agenda whenever she acts cute - it's always dinnertime.
- Climate change is at the top of the international agenda.
agenda
NOUN[/əˈdʒendə/]
a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting
The first item on today's agenda was the new marketing plan.
The class agenda helped everyone stay organized. (AGENDA = A PLAN FOR DISCUSSION)
Set an agenda, plan ahead, and move ahead successfully.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'agenda', the plural neuter form of 'agendum', derived from the gerundive of 'agere' meaning 'to do' or 'to drive'. The word originally referred to things to be done or acted upon.
Breakdown
ag- (do, drive) + -end- (gerundive suffix indicating 'to be done') + -a (plural neuter ending) = agenda (things to be done)
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📝Examples
“The boss added 'mandatory fun day' to the meeting agenda, which sounds like an oxymoron.”
“My cat seems to have a hidden agenda whenever she acts cute - it's always dinnertime.”
“Climate change is at the top of the international agenda.”
“Please review the agenda before tomorrow's board meeting.”
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