Definitions for Given
ˈgɪv əngiv·en

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 3 votes

1. given, presumption, preconditionadjective

   an assumption that is taken for granted

2. given, grantedadjective

   acknowledged as a supposition

   "given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started"

3. apt(p), disposed(p), given(p), minded(p), tending(p)adjective

   (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

   "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.3 / 3 votes

1. givennoun

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

2. givenadjective

   Already arranged.

3. givenadjective

   Currently discussed, particular, specific.

4. givenpreposition

   Considering; taking into account.

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

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Yeven

   for given.

   Wants not a fourth grace to make the dance even?
   Let that room to my lady be yeven;
   She shall be a grace,
   To fill the fourth place,
   And reign with the rest in heaven. Edmund Spenser.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Given

   A given is a statement or a condition assumed to be true or known, often to explain or give an example of something; for related topics, see:

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. given

   Given is an adjective used to introduce information or a condition that is assumed to be true or known beforehand. It refers to something that is provided or presented as a starting point for further discussion, analysis, or action. It implies that the information or condition being given is not new or unfamiliar but rather already established or given as a fact or premise.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. Given

   of Give

2. Given

   p. p. & a. from Give, v

3. Given

   granted; assumed; supposed to be known; set forth as a known quantity, relation, or premise

4. Given

   disposed; inclined; -- used with an adv.; as, virtuously given

5. Givenadverb

   stated; fixed; as, in a given time

Editors ContributionRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. givenverb

   Verb form of the word give.

   They were given so much love on arrival, they wanted to remain.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 12, 2020  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. GIVEN

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Given is ranked #8784 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Given surname appeared 3,733 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Given.
   
   92.3% or 3,448 total occurrences were White.
   3.1% or 116 total occurrences were Black.
   1.9% or 72 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.2% or 47 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.7% or 29 total occurrences were Asian.
   0.5% or 21 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Given' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #219

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Given' in Written Corpus Frequency: #415

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Given' in Adjectives Frequency: #426

How to pronounce Given?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Given in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Given in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Given in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Given in a Sentence

1. L.F. Magister:

   Our victories do not consist in size of we achieved but in the importance we have never given up.

2. Rodolfo Angele:

   Given the extremely challenging business environment and very high leverage levels, any type of restructuring would be welcome to give Usiminas time to breathe as it focus on improving operating performance and asset sales.

3. Ral Grijalva:

   The pay-go thing is an absurd idea now given the times and given what’s already been done to curry favor with corporate America, it’s a stupid rule. It is entirely counter-productive to progressive policy goals.

4. Theodore Roosevelt:

   A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country, is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards.

5. Angela Merkel:

   In spring we will discuss the question how to deal with the sanctions that we decided to impose after Russia's annexation of Crimea, given the current situation, they will remain in place.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Given
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Given
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Given
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Given
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Given
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html