default

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default

The system defaulted to the standard settings.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A pre-selected option: A choice or setting that is automatically applied if no other specific choice is made.
    • Failure to fulfill an obligation: The failure to do something required by law or duty, especially the failure to repay a debt or appear in court.
    • A loss awarded due to an opponent's absence: In sports or competitions, a loss declared because one party fails to participate or appear.

  2. Verb:

    • To fail to fulfill an obligation: To fail to do something that is required, such as paying a debt, appearing in court, or meeting a commitment.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The default setting for the printer is black and white.
    • The company went into default on its massive loan.
    • They won the tennis match by default when their opponents withdrew.

  • Verb:

    • If you default on your mortgage, the bank can repossess your house.
    • The defendant defaulted by failing to appear in court.
Advanced Usage

  • "In default of": In the absence of; for lack of.

    • In default of any better plan, we will proceed with the original one.

  • "Judgment by default" (Legal): A ruling made by a court in favor of one party because the other party has failed to appear or respond.

    • The plaintiff was awarded a judgment by default.
Variants and Related Words

  • Defaulter (n): A person or entity that fails to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one.

    • The bank sent a notice to the defaulter.

  • Defaulted (adj): Describing a loan or obligation on which payment has not been made.

    • The portfolio contained many defaulted loans.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Standard, preset, nonpayment, failure, forfeit.
  • Verb: Fail, neglect, renege.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Default on: To fail to pay or fulfill (a debt or obligation).
    • He defaulted on his student loans.
Related Idioms
  • Win by default: To win a competition or achieve something not through superior performance but because an opponent failed to compete or was disqualified.
    • They didn't play well, but they won the championship by default when the top seed was injured.
default

The system defaulted to the standard settings.

Noun
  1. an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified
  2. loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid
  3. act of failing to meet a financial obligation
  4. loss due to not showing up
    • he lost the game by default
Verb
  1. fail to pay up

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