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default

128 3.9
An option a device uses automatically unless you choose a different one
  • noun
  • /dɪˈfɔlt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ajuste predeterminado
  • In many applications, the default font is set to Arial, making it easy for users to read text.
  • default settings
  • use the default
  • default value

Now the answer here by default should be yes.

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Examples

  • And so the default state is not empty.

  • Then by default, the title must go to Dottore Turati.

  • Now the answer here by default should be yes.

  • Not every single time, But your default answer should be now.

  • Now, the first point of interest, the default is ice cream.

  • And by, you know, by default you find yourself in a job.

  • From now on, diversity is the default in our public services.

  • The system has returned to its default settings.

  • That is the default from which everything else operates.

  • And I did not change a single thing from Word's defaults.

Synonyms

preset
vsdefault
  • Specialized
11 4.0

A saved setting you can choose to use quickly

is chosen automatically unless the user selects a different setting
default option
vsdefault
  • Specialized
1 3.7

An option chosen automatically when you do not pick another

is the same meaning but used as a shorter single word

Compounds

3 7.4

An order by a court that gives the plaintiff the case when the defendant does not respond or appear

default option
  • Specialized
1 3.7

An option chosen automatically when you do not pick another

7.9

A court decision for one side when the other side does not appear or reply

How Ready

preset
1 3.9
default
  • Specialized
128 3.9
unset
1 5.8

Surface Forms

default singular
defaults plural

Etymology

Default comes from old words meaning 'failure to do something' and is related to fault. So a system or program default is the option that is used when you 'do not' choose another one.