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/gˈɪvən/ /gˈɪvɪn/ Listen

verb

Given v. P. p. & a. from Give, v.

(Math. & Logic) Granted; assumed; supposed to be known; set forth as a known quantity, relation, or premise.

Disposed; inclined; used with an adv.; as, virtuously given.

Stated; fixed; as, in a given time.

Given name, the Christian name, or name given by one's parents or guardians, as distinguished from the surname, which is inherited. (Colloq.)

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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