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given that vs giving that

Both of these phrases are used in English, but they have different meanings and usage. 'Given that' is a common phrase used to introduce a reason or explanation. On the other hand, 'giving that' is less common and may be considered incorrect in some contexts.
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given that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a reason or explanation.

Use 'given that' to introduce a reason or explanation for something. It is often used at the beginning of a sentence.

Examples:

  • Given that it's raining, we should take an umbrella.
  • Given that he is busy, we should reschedule the meeting.
  • Given that she is a doctor, she knows a lot about medicine.
  • Oct 4, 2023 ... Is it correct to use a phrase describing something which may or may not be a fact with 'given (that)'. E.g. It's actually good that you're ...
  • Jan 13, 2018 ... Given that, many years ago, I helped promote one of the books that Connor Cochran appears never to have manufactured or delivered, this may ...
  • Sep 23, 2019 ... "Given" and "given that" actually interchangeable? According to the dictionary, they both mean "when you consider something."
  • If you say given that something is the case, you mean taking that fact into account..... Click for pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
  • Resolve error 'there is no argument given that corresponds to required formal parameter'? Ask Question. Asked 8 years, 3 months ago. Modified 3 years, 7 ...
  • Dec 26, 2017 ... Often the question is asked "what is the probability of getting a heads on both tosses, given that you got at least one head". In that case you ...
  • Nov 9, 2015 ... Resolve error 'there is no argument given that corresponds to required formal parameter'? 0 · C# - No argument for required formal parameter ...
  • given that. In consideration of the fact that. Synonyms: since, considering that, seeing that, being that, inasmuch as; see also Thesaurus:because ...
  • May 5, 2020 ... "There is no argument given that corresponds to the required formal parameter" - when trying to test OOP Inheritance [duplicate] · Ask ...
  • Jun 26, 2020 ... The issue is not formal speech/writing versus casual speech/writing; the issue is how given or given that is functioning grammatically in ...

Alternatives:

  • considering that
  • seeing that
  • in light of the fact that
  • taking into account that
  • because

giving that

This phrase is less common and may be considered incorrect in some contexts. It is not widely used in standard English.

  • Jan 1, 2006 ... It's in giving that we receive. (Prayer of St. Francis, 13th century saint). When you give, You begin to live, You get the world.
  • Nov 26, 2022 ... Giving that pleases God costs us something. There are many people today who give lots of money, yet do not live generously. They are stingy ...
  • Jan 11, 2022 ... Energy is expensive. We're not giving that out for free this year.
  • Feb 5, 2012 ... The Lord's Day Morning. February 5, 2012. Giving That Hurts. 2 Corinthians 8:9. The Reverend Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas.
  • Mar 18, 2021 ... GIVING THAT HURTS. Please see the links to our EXTRA Bible Study notes at the bottom of the page. Opening Prayer. I thank You, Lord, for the ...
  • Feb 20, 2024 ... Newsflash! I succeeded in giving that keynote last week without losing my breath! (Proof will shortly be available on YouTube ) I won't be ...
  • 22 hours ago ... ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. Giving that Professor Vibe. r/Volvo - Giving that Professor Vibe. Upvote 178
  • Giving that Pleases God. Several years ago, I had car trouble out in the middle of nowhere. I walked to a gas station and called to ask a friend to come pick ...
  • Dec 26, 2022 ... Boundaries facilitate joyous giving. That's not just something life coaches like me say to make you feel better about self-advocating⁠ — it's ...
  • 4 days ago ... Rattlers giving that fierce side eye. Mov. r/VenomousKeepers - Rattlers giving ...

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