given

[ giv-uhn ]

verb

1. past participle of give.

adjective

1. stated, fixed, or specified:

   at a given time.

2. addicted or disposed (often followed by to ):

   given to making snide remarks.

3. bestowed as a gift; conferred.
4. assigned as a basis of calculation, reasoning, etc.:

   Given A and B, C follows.

5. Mathematics. known or independently determined:

   a given magnitude.

6. (on official documents) executed and delivered as of the date shown.

noun

1. an established fact, condition, factor, etc.

given

/ ˈɡɪvən /

verb

1. the past participle of give

adjective

1. postpositivefoll byto tending (to); inclined or addicted (to)
2. specific or previously stated
3. assumed as a premise
4. maths known or determined independently

   a given volume

5. (on official documents) issued or executed, as on a stated date

noun

1. an assumed fact
2. philosophy the supposed raw data of experience See also sense datum

Other Words From

• self-given adjective
• un·given adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of given¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, for the adjective

Example Sentences

Although some of the duplicated genes have since been lost, Ma thinks the duplication events may have given rise to altered or alternative transcription sites.

From Science Daily

Sustainable sugar production should factor into these global talks given the many environmental problems and opportunities from changing the way we grow and consume sugar.

From Salon

In the same month, the Civil Service Commission - which regulates civil service appointments - said it would be launching a review "given interest in a number of recent civil service appointments by exception".

From BBC

"The Right to Buy has helped millions into home ownership. It has given something back to families who worked hard, paid their rent, and played by the rules," he said.

From BBC

At a later date, all of the volunteers were given either a single dose of prescribed sodium-oxybate liquid medicine or a dummy or placebo.

From BBC