default

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.4 Related terms 1.5 Anagrams

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔːlt

[edit] Noun

default (plural defaults)

1. The condition of failing to meet an obligation.

   You may cure this default by paying the full amount within a week.

2. A loss incurred by failing to compete.

   The team's three losses include one default.

3. (computing) A value used when none has been given. Often used attributively, e.g., default value.

   If you don't specify a number of items, the default is 1.

4. (law) The failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint.

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[edit] Verb

to default (third-person singular simple present defaults, present participle defaulting, simple past and past participle defaulted)

1. To fail to meet an obligation.

   You were required to make a payment on the first of the month. You have defaulted.

2. To lose a competition by failing to compete.

   If you refuse to wear a proper uniform, you will not be allowed to compete and will default this match.

3. (computing) To assume a value when none was given.

   If you don't specify a number of items, it defaults to 1.

4. (law) To fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.

[edit] Related terms

• by default
• in default
• default on

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: adefltu
• faulted