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What does default mean?

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Noun
  1. (finance) The condition of failing to meet an obligation.
  2. (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.
  8. (obsolete) Fault; offence; wrong act.
Verb
  1. (intransitive) To fail to meet an obligation.
  2. (intransitive) To lose a competition by failing to compete.
  3. (computing) To assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard.
  4. (intransitive, law) To fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
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