This is the 4705th most frequent German word.
vorgegeben
"Vorgegeben" means "specified," "predefined," or "set in advance."
Here 'vorgegebenen' describes parameters that were predetermined or provided beforehand for the task.
Die Aufgabe wurde mit vorgegebenen Parametern gelöst.
The task was solved with given parameters.
In this instance, 'vorgegeben' refers to a manner or format that was previously defined or required.
Er erzählte seine Geschichte wie vorgegeben.
He told his story as instructed.
Here 'vorgegebene' qualifies 'Zeit' (time) as being pre-established or designated.