Defaulting

verb

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.verbTo fail to meet an obligation.

"If you do not make your payments, you will default on your loan."

2.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."

3.verbTo assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard.

"If you don't specify a number of items, it defaults to 1."

4.verbTo fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.

5.nounThe act or result of being defaulted, especially a failure to meet a financial obligation.

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