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default

Pronunciation: [/dɪˈfɔlt/]

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default: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use default in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) a failure to fulfill a financial obligation or contract; in other words, not being able to pay back money that was promised. When someone can't pay back a loan, they are in default.

Example

The company went into default on their loan payment.

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He made sure to never miss a payment to avoid defaulting on his mortgage.

Example

What happens if a borrower goes into default on a loan?

Context: “technology”

(verb) to use a standard setting or value automatically, without making any changes. It's like letting your computer choose something for you because you didn't decide.

Example

The software will default to the last used settings when you open it.

Example

Make sure to check the settings and don't just default to the automatic option.

Example

Why did the system default to the wrong language?

How to pronounce default

Pronunciation: [/dɪˈfɔlt/]

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