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1.NounThe condition of failing to meet an obligation."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."
2.NounThe condition of being an obligation that has not been met."The deadline has passed, so the debt is now in default."
3.Nounthe original software programming settings as set by the factory
4.NounA loss incurred by failing to compete."The team's three losses include one default."
5.NounA selection made in the absence of an alternative."The man became the leader of the group as a default."
6.NounA value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed."If you don't specify a number of items, the default is 1."
7.NounThe failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
8.NounA failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires."This evil has happened through the governor's default."
9.NounLack; absence.
10.NounFault; offence; wrong act.
11.VerbTo 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"
12.VerbTo fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
13.VerbTo fail to fulfill a financial obligation."to default on a loan"
14.VerbTo 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."
15.VerbTo 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."