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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

Word origin

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.