agenda
UK: əˈdʒen.də | US: əˈdʒen.də
n. a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting
n. a plan or goal that guides someone’s actions (often used critically, e.g., "hidden agenda")
n. (historical) a book for recording notes or memoranda
The word agenda originated in Latin as the plural gerundive of agere ("to do"), literally meaning "things to be done." It entered English in the 17th century as a term for a memorandum book, later narrowing to its modern sense of a meeting schedule. The critical connotation ("hidden agenda") reflects skepticism about unstated intentions behind actions.
The secretary circulated the agenda before the board meeting.
Environmental protection is high on the political agenda.
Critics accused the corporation of having a profit-driven agenda.
His personal agenda often conflicted with team objectives.
The professor’s agenda included guest lectures and research discussions.