Definition

Noun: A single, distinct topic, matter, or piece of business that is listed for discussion, consideration, or decision during a formal meeting or assembly.

Usage

An agenda item is a formal component of a meeting's agenda. It represents a specific subject that requires the attention of the participants. Each item is typically listed separately, often with a title and sometimes with supporting documents or a proposed time for discussion.

Examples

• The first agenda item for the board meeting is the approval of the quarterly financial report.
• Please submit any proposals you wish to discuss as a new agenda item by Friday.
• We spent over an hour debating the third agenda item on the list.

Advanced Usage

• To place/put something on the agenda as an item: To formally schedule a topic for discussion.
  • The manager agreed to put the staff's concerns about remote work on the next meeting's agenda as a separate item.
• To move an agenda item: To change the order in which items are discussed.
  • A member motioned to move the final agenda item to the beginning of the meeting.

Variants and Related Words

• Agenda (n): The complete list or outline of items to be addressed at a meeting.
• Action item (n): A specific task or decision that is assigned to someone during or as a result of discussing an agenda item.

Synonyms

• Topic
• Matter
• Issue
• Point (of discussion)
• Order of business

Related Phrases

• Next on the agenda: Used to introduce the following topic for discussion.
  • "Next on the agenda is the budget proposal for the new project."
• To address an agenda item: To begin discussing or dealing with a specific listed topic.
  • "We will now address the agenda item concerning office renovations."

Noun

1. one of the items to be considered