default
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Is default a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. (finance) The condition of failing to meet an obligation.Examples: "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."countableuncountable
2. (finance) The condition of being an obligation that has not been met.Examples: "The deadline has passed, so the debt is now in default."countableuncountable
3. (electronics, computing) the original software programming settings as set by the factorycountableuncountable
4. (often attributive) A value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed.Examples: "If you don't specify a number of items, the default is 1."attributivecountableoftenuncountable
5. (law) The failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint.countableuncountable
6. (obsolete) A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires.Examples: "This evil has happened through the governor's default."countableobsoleteuncountable
verb (English)
1. (intransitive) To fail to meet an obligation.intransitive
2. (intransitive) To fail to meet an obligation.Examples: "to default on a loan"intransitive
3. (intransitive) To lose a competition by failing to compete.Examples: "If you refuse to wear a proper uniform, you will not be allowed to compete and will default this match."Synonyms: forfeitintransitive
4. (ambitransitive, computing) To assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard.Examples: "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."ambitransitive
Definition source: Wiktionary