given

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   acknowledged as a supposition

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

2. 2
   prep

   Considering; taking into account.

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

3. 3
   noun

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

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

4. 4
   adj

   Already arranged.

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

5. 5
   adj

   Particular, specific.

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

6. 6
   adj

   Assumed as fact or hypothesis.

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

7. 7
   adj

   Prone, disposed.

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

8. 8
   noun

   an assumption that is taken for granted

Etymology

Morphologically give + -n.