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agenda

SYLLABICATION: a・gen・da
NOUN: Inflected forms: pl. a・gen・das
1. A list or program of things to be done or considered: "They share with them an agenda beyond the immediate goal of democratization of the electoral process" (Daniel Sneider). 2. A plural of agendum.
ETYMOLOGY: Latin, pl. of agendum, agendum. See agendum.
USAGE NOTE: It is true that Cicero would have used agendum to refer to a single item of business before the Roman Senate, with agenda as its plural. But in Modern English a phrase such as item on the agenda expresses the sense of agendum, and agenda is used as a singular noun to denote the set or list of such items, as in The agenda for the meeting has not yet been set. If a plural of agenda is required, the form should be agendas: The agendas of both meetings are exceptionally varied.

issue

SYLLABICATION: is・sue
NOUN: 1a. The act or an instance of flowing, passing, or giving out. b. The act of circulating, distributing, or publishing by an office or official group: government issue of new bonds. 2. Something produced, published, or offered, as: a. An item or set of items, as stamps or coins, made available at one time by an office or bureau. b. A single copy of a periodical: the May issue of the magazine. c. A distinct set of copies of an edition of a book distinguished from others of that edition by variations in the printed matter. d. A final result or conclusion, as a solution to a problem. e. Proceeds from estates or fines. f. Something proceeding from a specified source: suspicions that were the issue of a deranged mind. 3. Offspring; progeny: died without issue. 4a. A point or matter of discussion, debate, or dispute: legal and moral issues. b. A matter of public concern: debated economic issues. c. A misgiving, objection, or complaint: had issues with the plan to change the curriculum. d. The essential point; crux: the issue of how to provide adequate child care. e. A culminating point leading to a decision: bring a case to an issue. 5. Informal A personal problem or emotional disorder: The teacher discussed the child's issues with his parents. 6. A place of egress; an outlet: a lake with no issue to the sea. 7. Pathology a. A discharge, as of blood or pus. b. A lesion, wound, or ulcer producing such a discharge. 8. Archaic Termination; close.

problem

SYLLABICATION: prob・lem
NOUN: 1. A question to be considered, solved, or answered: math problems; the problem of how to arrange transportation. 2. A situation, matter, or person that presents perplexity or difficulty: was having problems breathing; considered the main problem to be his boss. See Usage Note at dilemma. 3. A misgiving, objection, or complaint: I have a problem with his cynicism.
ADJECTIVE: 1. Difficult to deal with or control: a problem child. 2. Dealing with a moral or social problem: a problem play.
IDIOM: no problem Used to express confirmation of or compliance with a request.

question

SYLLABICATION: ques・tion
NOUN: 1a. An expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply. b. An interrogative sentence, phrase, or gesture. 2. A subject or point open to controversy; an issue. 3. A difficult matter; a problem: a question of ethics. 4. A point or subject under discussion or consideration. 5a. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly. b. The act of bringing a proposal to vote. 6. Uncertainty; doubt: There is no question about the validity of the enterprise.

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