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defaults

Pronunciation: [dɪˈfɔlts]

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Learn how to use defaults in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) a situation where someone fails to fulfill a financial obligation, like not paying back a loan on time. If a person takes a loan and doesn't pay it back, that's a default.

Example

The bank reported no defaults on their loans this year, which is great for their business.

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She faced serious problems because of multiple defaults on her credit card payments.

Example

What happens if someone defaults on their mortgage?

Context: “finance”

(verb) to fail to pay back a loan or meet an obligation. It means not doing what you promised with your money.

Example

He defaulted on his loan, but the bank worked with him to find a solution.

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If she defaults on her payments again, she might lose her house.

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What are the consequences if a borrower defaults?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a pre-set option or setting that applies automatically when no other choice is made. Think of it like the standard choice on a computer when you don’t pick anything else.

Example

The software uses defaults that are really user-friendly for everyone.

Example

I changed the settings, but it reverted to the defaults without saving my changes.

Example

What are the default settings for this application?

Context: “technology”

(verb) to use a pre-set option or setting automatically. This means that something happens without needing to choose anything else.

Example

When I opened the program, it defaulted to the last file I was working on.

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Instead of defaulting to the main page, it went to an error screen.

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Does the system default to a language setting when you first start it?

How to pronounce defaults

Pronunciation: [dɪˈfɔlts]

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