defaults Meaning & Definition
What Does Defaults Mean?
Defaults is a noun that means plural of default. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of default. As a verb, it means To fail to meet an obligation.
Defaults Definition (Noun)
- plural of default
Defaults as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of default
Noun
- The condition of failing to meet an obligation.
He failed to make payments on time and is now in default.
- The original software programming settings as set by the factory
- A loss incurred by failing to compete.
The team's three losses include one default.
- A selection made in the absence of an alternative.
The man became the leader of the group as a default.
- 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.
- The failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
- 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.
- Lack; absence.
- Fault; offence; wrong act.
Verb
- To fail to meet an obligation.
If you do not make your payments, you will default on your loan.
- To 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.
- To 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.
- To fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
Synonyms of Defaults
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Defaults synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Defaults
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Defaults in a Sentence
He failed to make payments on time and is now in default.
The team's three losses include one default.
The man became the leader of the group as a default.
If you don't specify a number of items, the default is 1.
This evil has happened through the governor's default.
If you do not make your payments, you will default on your loan.
If you refuse to wear a proper uniform, you will not be allowed to compete and will default this match.
If you don't specify a number of items, it defaults to 1.
Word Forms & Grammar
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