a given
Something that can be assumed or relied upon. My vote isn't a given, you know—you still need to prove to me that you can handle this job. Our team's victory felt like a given, so we were all shocked when the underdogs beat them. It's not a given that you'll get an A in that class, not unless you do well on the midterm.
given
1. Designated. If you're not here at the given time tomorrow, the bus is going to leave without you! A: "Room 101 was the given meeting place, right?" B: "Yeah, I think we're just the first ones here." This is the given area for trash. Recycling goes over there.
2. Considering. Given the rainy weather, we had to cancel the picnic. Given that you had a fever last night, I think you should take a sick day today. I can't believe you made no visual changes, given the negative feedback we got on the game's aesthetics.
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