default

1. The condition of failing to meet an obligation. (countable, uncountable) · He failed to make payments on time, and he is now in default.· You may cure this default by paying the full amount within a week.
2. The condition of being an obligation that has not been met. (countable, uncountable) · The deadline has passed, so the debt is now in default.
3. the original software programming settings as set by the factory (countable, uncountable)
4. A loss incurred by failing to compete. (countable, uncountable) · The team's three losses include one default.
5. A selection made in the absence of an alternative. (countable, uncountable) · The man became the leader of the group as a default.
6. A value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed. (countable, uncountable) · If you don't specify a number of items, the default is 1.
7. The failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint. (countable, uncountable)

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