order of business

The term "order of business" is commonly used in formal settings to ensure tasks are addressed systematically.

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Definition

B2Meetings

(formal)The sequence of items or tasks to be addressed during a meeting.

Example

  • The first item on the order of business is the approval of the minutes from the last meeting.

B2Organizational Settings

(formal)A prioritized list of topics or actions to be discussed or taken by a group.

Example

  • The committee's order of business includes reviewing the budget and planning next year's events.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "order of business":

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