Default

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Default may refer to:

• Default (law), the failure to do something required by law
  • Default judgment
• Default (finance), failure to satisfy the terms of a loan obligation or to pay back a loan
• Default (computer science), a preset setting or value
• Default (band), a Canadian post-grunge and alternative rock band
• defaults (software), a command line utility for plist (preference) files
• Default logic, a non-monotonic logic proposed by Raymond Reiter

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Noun

Singular default

Plural defaults

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.

Verb

Infinitive to default

Third person singular defaults

Simple past defaulted

Past participle defaulted

Present participle defaulting

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.

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