Default
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Default
Noun
- The condition of failing to meet an obligation.
"He failed to make payments on time, and he is now in default."
- The condition of being an obligation that has not been met.
"The deadline has passed, so the debt is now in default."
- the original software programming settings as set by the factory
- A loss incurred by failing to compete.
"The team's three losses include one default."
- A selection made in the absence of an alternative.
"The man became the leader of the group as a default."
Verb
- To fail to meet an obligation. To fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint. To fail to fulfill a financial obligation.
"to default on a loan"
- To fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
- To fail to fulfill a financial obligation.
"to default on a loan"
- 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."
- 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."
Anagrams of Default
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