given

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   past participle of give

2. 2

   Considering

   Considering; taking into account.

   • Given the current situation, I don't think that's possible.
3. 3

   A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.

   • When evaluating this math problem, don't forget to read the givens.
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   1. 4

      Already arranged.

      • If eventually we can't make it at the given time, we'll phone you to let you know, don't worry.
   2. 5

      Currently discussed.

   3. 6

      Particular, specific.

      • No more than three people can be in that space at a given time.
   4. 7

      Assumed as fact or hypothesis.

      • Given that we will get the resources, what do we want to achieve?
      • Example. Given a Derby Prophet, who has sent 3 different winners to 3 different betting-men, and given that none of the three horses are placed. Find the total Loss incurred by the three men (α) in money, (β) in temper.
   5. 8

      Prone, disposed.

      • He was given to taking a couple of glasses of port at his club.
   6. 9

      A surname.

The neighborhood