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used to introduce a fact that influences the main statement
Given that she has experience in marketing, she was hired immediately.
Because she has marketing experience, the hiring decision was straightforward.
The project will succeed given that all team members are committed.
The project's success is likely because all team members are dedicated.
Commonly used in academic writing, formal reports, and logical arguments to present a premise.
Do not use 'given that' with 'because' in the same sentence. Choose one based on formality: 'given that' for formal writing, 'because' for casual speech.
Reserve 'given that' for introducing facts that logically lead to a conclusion, not for casual explanations.
From the past participle 'given' (meaning 'stated' or 'assumed') + 'that' (introducing a clause). 'Given' derives from Old Norse 'gefinn' (past participle of 'gefa', meaning 'to give'), evolving through Middle English 'yiven' to modern 'given'. The phrase emerged in the 17th century as a logical connector.
More formal than 'since' or 'because' and often used in academic, legal, or technical contexts. Avoid overusing in casual conversation.