given

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see also: Given

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡɪ.vən/

Verb

1. past participle of give#English|give

Preposition

1. Considering; taking into account.

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

Translations

• French: étant donné, vu
• Portuguese: dado
• Russian: да́нный
• Spanish: dado, ya que, habida cuenta de

Noun

given (plural givens)

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

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

Translations

• French: postulat, donnée de départ, prémisse, énoncé
• Spanish: postulado

Adjective

given

1. Already arranged.
2. Currently discussed.
3. Particular, specific.

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

4. Assumed as fact or hypothesis.

   Given that we will get the resources, what do we want to achieve?

5. (with to) Prone, disposed.

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

Translations

• German: vorliegend

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Given

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Proper noun

1. Surname

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