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 order of business order of business /ˈɔːdəɹ ɒv ˈbɪznəs/

noun

  1. A list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting)  ( agenda , agendum , order of business )
    a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting)
     The agenda for the meeting includes the presentation of the annual report and the election of a new treasurer
    The agenda for the meeting includes the presentation of the annual report and the election of a new treasurer


 intent intent /ˌɪnˈtɛnt/

adjective

  1. () Giving or marked by complete attention to  ( captive , enwrapped , wrapped , absorbed , engrossed , intent )
    giving or marked by complete attention to
     That engrossed look or rapt delight
    that engrossed look or rapt delight
     Enwrapped in dreams
    enwrapped in dreams
     So intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred
    so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred
     Rapt with wonder
    rapt with wonder
     Wrapped in thought
    wrapped in thought

noun

  1. () An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions  ( design , intent , aim , intention , purpose )
    an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
     His intent was to provide a new translation
    his intent was to provide a new translation
     Good intentions are not enough
    good intentions are not enough
     It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
    it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
     He made no secret of his designs
    he made no secret of his designs
  2. () The intended meaning of a communication  ( purport , intent , spirit )
    the intended meaning of a communication


 sonic boom sonic boom /ˈsɔːnɪk bum/

noun

  1. An explosive sound caused by the shock wave of an airplane traveling faster than the speed of sound  ( sonic boom )
    an explosive sound caused by the shock wave of an airplane traveling faster than the speed of sound
     A sonic boom follows an aircraft as a wake follows a ship
    a sonic boom follows an aircraft as a wake follows a ship


 Sambucus nigra Sambucus nigra /sæmˈbjuːkəs ˈnaɪɡrə/

noun

  1. A common shrub with black fruit or a small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies  ( black elder , bourtree , common elder , elderberry , European elder , Sambucus nigra )
    a common shrub with black fruit or a small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies