given
adjective
giv·en
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Definition of given
(Entry 1 of 3)
2
: presented as a gift : bestowed without compensation
3a
: particular, specified
at a given time
b
: assumed as actual or hypothetical : granted
given that all are equal before the law
5
: immediately present in experience
given
nounDefinition of given (Entry 2 of 3)
: something given
especially
: something taken for granted : a basic condition or assumption
It is a given that we are in an age of relentless competition.