default
US /dɪˈfɑːlt/
UK /dɪˈfɑːlt/
1.
a preselected option adopted by a computer program or other mechanism when no alternative is specified by the user or programmer
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The printer settings are set to default.
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The system will use the default font if you don't choose one.
2.
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law
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The company is in default on its loan payments.
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He was found guilty by default after failing to appear in court.
1.
fail to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law
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He might default on his mortgage payments.
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The team had to default the game due to too many injuries.