default

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   The condition of failing to meet an obligation.

   • 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. 2

   The condition of being an obligation that has not been met.

   • The deadline has passed, so the debt is now in default.
3. 3

   the original software programming settings as set by the factory

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   1. 4

      A loss incurred by failing to compete.

      • The team's three losses include one default.
   2. 5

      A selection made in the absence of an alternative.

      • The man became the leader of the group as a default.
      • Overall the signage at NIE has the appearance being a top-down artefact driven by institutional policy with English set as the default language.
   3. 6

      A value used when none has been given

      A value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed.

      • If you don't specify a number of items, the default is 1.
   4. 7

      The failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint.

   5. 8

      A failing or failure

      A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires.

      • This evil has happened through the governor's default.
   6. 9

      Lack

      Lack; absence.

      • one was dragging a great coat from the window, before which it had long hung as a blind, in total default of glass or shutters
   7. 10

      Fault

      Fault; offence; wrong act.

      • regardless of our merit or default
   8. 11

      To fail to meet an obligation.

   9. 12

      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.
   10. 13

       To assume a value when none was given

       To assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard.

       • If you don't specify a color, it defaults to red.
       • It defaults your application to Windows authentication mode, and if you want to use forms mode, you can just change it in the authentication section of the file.

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