English Dictionary

default

/dɪˈfɔːlt/

noun

(finance) The condition of failing to meet an obligation. / (finance) The condition of being an obligation that has not been met.

The default option is selected.

意味（1）

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

He failed to make payments on time, and he is now in default.

意味（2）

(finance) The condition of being an obligation that has not been met.

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

意味（3）

(electronics, computing) the original software programming settings as set by the factory

意味（4）

A loss incurred by failing to compete.

The team's three losses include one default.

意味（5）

A selection made in the absence of an alternative.

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

意味（6）

(often attributive) A 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.

意味（7）

(law) The failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint.

意味（8）

(obsolete) A 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.

意味（9）

(obsolete) Lack; absence.

one was dragging a great coat from the window, before which it had long hung as a blind, in total default of glass or shutters

意味（10）

(obsolete) Fault; offence; wrong act.

regardless of our merit or default