Default

Quick meaning: Default is a noun meaning (finance) The condition of failing to meet an obligation.

Meaning

(finance) The condition of failing to meet an obligation.

More Meanings

1. (finance) The condition of being an obligation that has not been met.
2. (electronics, computing) the original software programming settings as set by the factory
3. A loss incurred by failing to compete.
4. A selection made in the absence of an alternative.
5. (often attributive) A value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed.
6. (law) The failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
7. (obsolete) A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires.

Example Sentences

The team's three losses include one default.

The man became the leader of the group as a default.

The deadline has passed, so the debt is now in default.

If you don't specify a number of items, the default is 1.

Word Forms

• defaults
• defaulting
• defaulted

Synonyms for default

Depending on context, synonyms include forfeit, nonpayment.

Antonyms for default

Common opposites include ante up, pay, payment.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nonpayment, missing, omission, absent, fail, absence.

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