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agenda

 

[ əˈdʒɛndə ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

meeting

A list or program of things to be done or considered.

Synonyms

itinerary, list, plan, schedule

Examples of usage

  • The agenda for the meeting includes discussing the budget.
  • She always prepares a detailed agenda before the conference.
  • The company's agenda for the week was packed with important tasks.
  • We need to set the agenda for the upcoming project.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

The underlying intentions or motives of a particular person or group.

Synonyms

goals, intentions, motives, objectives

Examples of usage

  • The politician's agenda became clear after the controversial decision.
  • They accused the organization of having a hidden agenda.
  • It was obvious that the lobbyist had a specific agenda to push.
Context #3 | Noun

journalism

A bias or slant in the presentation of information, especially in mass media.

Synonyms

bias, perspective, propaganda, slant

Examples of usage

  • The newspaper has been accused of having a political agenda.
  • The media outlet's agenda was evident in its coverage of the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "agenda" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agenda

🇮🇳 कार्यसूची

🇩🇪 Tagesordnung

🇮🇩 agenda

🇺🇦 порядок денний

🇵🇱 agenda

🇯🇵 アジェンダ

🇫🇷 agenda

🇪🇸 agenda

🇹🇷 gündem

🇰🇷 의제

🇸🇦 جدول أعمال

🇨🇿 program

🇸🇰 program

🇨🇳 议程

🇸🇮 agenda

🇮🇸 dagskrá

🇰🇿 күн тәртібі

🇬🇪 დღის წესრიგი

🇦🇿 gündəm

🇲🇽 agenda

Etymology

The word 'agenda' originated from Latin, where 'agenda' literally means 'things to be done'. It was first used in the mid-19th century in English to refer to a list of items to be discussed at a meeting. Over time, the term expanded to encompass broader meanings related to hidden motives or biases. Today, 'agenda' is commonly used in various contexts, from business meetings to political discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,010 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.