givenvalue

noun
UK /ˈɡɪvən ˈvæljuː/
US /ˈɡɪvən ˈvæljuː/

A given value is a number or fact that someone tells you to start with.

In the math problem, the given value was 10, so we added 5 to it.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A value that is accepted as true without being checked.

The scientist used the given value of gravity for the experiment.

3. In computer programming, a value passed into a function by the person using it.

The function doubled the given value and returned the result.

4. An amount that is officially stated in a rule or agreement.

The given value of the prize was written on the poster.