default

1 of 2

noun

de·fault di-ˈfȯlt How to pronounce default (audio)

dē-;

ˈdē-ˌfȯlt

: failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect

archaic : fault

economics : a failure to pay financial debts

was in default on her loan

mortgage defaults

law : failure to appear at the required time in a legal proceeding

The defendant is in default.

: failure to compete in or to finish an appointed contest

lost the game by default

: a selection made usually automatically or without active consideration due to lack of a viable alternative

remained the club's president by default

the default candidate

computers : a selection automatically used by a program in the absence of a choice made by the user

using the default settings

default

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verb

defaulted; defaulting; defaults

intransitive verb

: to fail to fulfill a contract, agreement, or duty: such as

: to fail to meet a financial obligation

default on a loan

law : to fail to appear in court

: to fail to compete in or to finish an appointed contest

also : to forfeit a contest by such failure

computers : to make a selection automatically in the absence of a choice made by the user

The program defaults to a standard font.

transitive verb

: to fail to perform, pay, or make good

default a loan

: forfeit

defaulted the game

: to exclude (a player or a team) from a contest by default

was defaulted from the tournament

defaulter noun

Example Sentences

Noun The defendant has made no appearance in the case and is in default. You can enter your own settings or use the defaults. Which font is the default in that computer program? Verb If the borrower defaults, the bank can take the house. The program defaults to a standard font.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Now account will have a private profile by default, like with TikTok’s standard app.

Morgan Sung, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 By default, though, some apps make your posts visible to every sentient being and bot on the internet.

Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 The jury is tasked only with determining what Jones has to pay to eight victims’ families and an FBI agent — a judge already found the Infowars host liable for damages, by default.

Dave Collins And Jennifer Peltz, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 However, unlike the wireless-by-default Meta Quest 2, PSVR2 requires a cable connection for power and data transfer to a PlayStation 5 console.

Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2022 The app will then detect updates and start to install them by default.

Toby Grey, BGR, 13 Sep. 2022 Whether acknowledged or not, the IMF is now a major provider of climate finance by default.

Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 But Olivera, an optimistic person by default, wasn't dragged down by the discourse.

Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 By default, though, the phone will just use those extra pixels to try to deliver better-quality photos in lowlight conditions at the standard 12 megapixel resolution — which is also welcome.

Geoffrey A. Fowler, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022

Verb

Many merchants use cashless payment devices that default to a takeout tip ranging from 15 percent to 25 percent.

Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Corporate bonds do worse when investors think the odds companies will default are rising.

Matt Grossman, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 One concern is that the clearinghouse itself might default, the official said.

Joe Wallace, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 The higher interest rates that some borrowers pay on their loans than others reflects lenders’ judgments about the prospects that the borrowers will default or that their collateral will be insufficient to cover the defaulted balance, or both.

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 The strains that saw China Evergrande Group and others default late last year are getting worse as the economy slows.

William Pesek, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 If the display doesn't support 2048×1152, Anker says the monitor will default to 1920×1080.

Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 20 May 2022 The term redlining is a nod to how lenders identified neighborhoods with a greater share of people deemed more likely to default on a mortgage.

CBS News, 27 July 2022 Many regional banks also have exposure to the country’s rapidly cooling housing market, in which big developers like Evergrande have defaulted on offshore bonds and look likely to default on onshore ones.

Jane Li, Quartz, 12 July 2022 See More

Legal Definition

default

noun

de·fault di-ˈfȯlt, ˈdē-ˌfȯlt How to pronounce default (audio)

: failure to do something required by duty (as under a contract or by law): as

: failure to comply with the terms of a loan agreement or security agreement especially with regard to payment of the debt

in the civil law of Louisiana : a delay in performing under a contract that is recognized by the other party

Note: A party whose performance under a contract is delayed is not automatically in default. Rather, the law of Louisiana requires that the other party “put him or her in default” by a written or witnessed oral request for performance, by filing suit, or by invoking a specific provision in the contract. Moratory damages may be recoverable for loss caused by the delay.

: failure to defend against a claim in court (as by failing to file pleadings or to appear in court) see also default judgment at judgment sense 1a

单词	default
释义	default 1 of 2 noun de·fault di-ˈfȯlt dē-; ˈdē-ˌfȯlt 1 : failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect 2 archaic : fault 3 economics : a failure to pay financial debts was in default on her loan mortgage defaults 4 a law : failure to appear at the required time in a legal proceeding The defendant is in default. b : failure to compete in or to finish an appointed contest lost the game by default 5 a : a selection made usually automatically or without active consideration due to lack of a viable alternative remained the club's president by default the default candidate b computers : a selection automatically used by a program in the absence of a choice made by the user using the default settings default 2 of 2 verb defaulted; defaulting; defaults intransitive verb 1 : to fail to fulfill a contract, agreement, or duty: such as a : to fail to meet a financial obligation default on a loan b law : to fail to appear in court c : to fail to compete in or to finish an appointed contest also : to forfeit a contest by such failure 2 computers : to make a selection automatically in the absence of a choice made by the user The program defaults to a standard font. transitive verb 1 : to fail to perform, pay, or make good default a loan 2 a : forfeit defaulted the game b : to exclude (a player or a team) from a contest by default was defaulted from the tournament defaulter noun Phrases in default of : in the absence of Synonyms Noun delinquency dereliction failure misprision neglect negligence nonfeasance oversight See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The defendant has made no appearance in the case and is in default. You can enter your own settings or use the defaults. Which font is the default in that computer program? Verb If the borrower defaults, the bank can take the house. The program defaults to a standard font. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Now account will have a private profile by default, like with TikTok’s standard app. Morgan Sung, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 By default, though, some apps make your posts visible to every sentient being and bot on the internet. Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 The jury is tasked only with determining what Jones has to pay to eight victims’ families and an FBI agent — a judge already found the Infowars host liable for damages, by default. Dave Collins And Jennifer Peltz, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 However, unlike the wireless-by-default Meta Quest 2, PSVR2 requires a cable connection for power and data transfer to a PlayStation 5 console. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2022 The app will then detect updates and start to install them by default. Toby Grey, BGR, 13 Sep. 2022 Whether acknowledged or not, the IMF is now a major provider of climate finance by default. Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 But Olivera, an optimistic person by default, wasn't dragged down by the discourse. Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 By default, though, the phone will just use those extra pixels to try to deliver better-quality photos in lowlight conditions at the standard 12 megapixel resolution — which is also welcome. Geoffrey A. Fowler, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Verb Many merchants use cashless payment devices that default to a takeout tip ranging from 15 percent to 25 percent. Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Corporate bonds do worse when investors think the odds companies will default are rising. Matt Grossman, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 One concern is that the clearinghouse itself might default, the official said. Joe Wallace, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 The higher interest rates that some borrowers pay on their loans than others reflects lenders’ judgments about the prospects that the borrowers will default or that their collateral will be insufficient to cover the defaulted balance, or both. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 The strains that saw China Evergrande Group and others default late last year are getting worse as the economy slows. William Pesek, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 If the display doesn't support 2048×1152, Anker says the monitor will default to 1920×1080. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 20 May 2022 The term redlining is a nod to how lenders identified neighborhoods with a greater share of people deemed more likely to default on a mortgage. CBS News, 27 July 2022 Many regional banks also have exposure to the country’s rapidly cooling housing market, in which big developers like Evergrande have defaulted on offshore bonds and look likely to default on onshore ones. Jane Li, Quartz, 12 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English defaute, defaulte, from Anglo-French, from defaillir to be lacking, fail, from de- + faillir to fail First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Phrases Containing default in default in default of in default in default of Kids Definition default 1 of 2 noun de·fault di-ˈfȯlt : failure to do something especially that is required by law or duty If we miss the game, we'll lose by default. default 2 of 2 verb defaulted; defaulting : to fail to do something required He defaulted on repaying the money. Legal Definition default noun de·fault di-ˈfȯlt, ˈdē-ˌfȯlt 1 : failure to do something required by duty (as under a contract or by law): as a : failure to comply with the terms of a loan agreement or security agreement especially with regard to payment of the debt b in the civil law of Louisiana : a delay in performing under a contract that is recognized by the other party Note: A party whose performance under a contract is delayed is not automatically in default. Rather, the law of Louisiana requires that the other party “put him or her in default” by a written or witnessed oral request for performance, by filing suit, or by invoking a specific provision in the contract. Moratory damages may be recoverable for loss caused by the delay. 2 : failure to defend against a claim in court (as by failing to file pleadings or to appear in court) see also default judgment at judgment sense 1a History and Etymology for default Anglo-French defalte defaute lack, fault, failure to answer a summons, from defaillir to be lacking, fail, from de-, intensive prefix + faillir to fail default 1 of 2 noun as in negligence the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action a default in the repayment of a bank loan Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance negligence failure neglect delinquency oversight nonfeasance dereliction carelessness misprision laxity inadvertence heedlessness inadvertency Antonyms & Near Antonyms compliance discharge fulfillment fulfilment default 2 of 2 verb as in to ignore Synonyms & Similar Words ignore disregard omit slight neglect pass over fail slide forget pretermit skip overpass overlook slip Antonyms & Near Antonyms mind remember execute heed practice do keep satisfy discharge practise perform observe comply (with) carry out fulfill fulfil meet See More
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