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given
[giv-uhn]
adjective
stated, fixed, or specified.
at a given time.
addicted or disposed (often followed byto ).
given to making snide remarks.
bestowed as a gift; conferred.
assigned as a basis of calculation, reasoning, etc..
Given A and B, C follows.
Mathematics.known or independently determined.
a given magnitude.
(on official documents) executed and delivered as of the date shown.
noun
an established fact, condition, factor, etc.
given
/ ˈɡɪə /
verb
the past participle of give
adjective
tending (to); inclined or addicted (to)
specific or previously stated
assumed as a premise
maths known or determined independently
a given volume
(on official documents) issued or executed, as on a stated date
noun
an assumed fact
philosophy the supposed raw data of experience See also sense datum
Other Word Forms
- self-given adjective
- ungiven adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of given1
Example Sentences
Two firefighters, one of whom was struck by falling masonry, were given medical treatment.
But given that virtually every hospital deals with unnamed patients, California carves out an exception for unidentified people who can’t make their own healthcare decisions.
When broaching a tough topic, older kids should be given “space to vent,” Aguirre said, and parents should resist the urge to immediately tell their children not to be scared or worry.
Then a beautiful gift was given to him and suddenly he had a real sense of purpose.
It says the foundation has given out 19 lorry loads of food that day.
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