noun🔗ShareThe condition of failing to meet an obligation."He failed to make payments on time and is now in default."businessfinanceeconomyconditionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe original software programming settings as set by the factory"The default printer settings are set by the manufacturer. "computingtechnologyelectronicsmachinesystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA loss incurred by failing to compete."The student's absence from the debate competition resulted in a default loss. "sportbusinesseconomyachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA selection made in the absence of an alternative."The man became the leader of the group as a default."technologycomputingsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed."The default meeting time for the study group is 7:00 PM on Tuesdays. "valuebusinesscomputingtechnicalsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint."The defendant's default meant they lost the case because they didn't show up in court. "lawfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires."The student's default on the homework assignment resulted in a failing grade. "businesslawfinancemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLack; absence."The student's essay showed a default of proper citations. "gapnegativeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFault; offence; wrong act."His default on the project was a serious offence against the team. "guiltlawmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fail to meet an obligation."If you do not make your payments, you will default on your loan."businessfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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."sportgameoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard."The computer program defaults to saving files in the documents folder if no other folder is specified. "computingtechnologysystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint."The student defaulted to the court hearing, and the judge issued a warrant for their arrest. "lawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading