Definitions

1. noun

a setting or option that is used when no other is specified or chosen

“The default font size was set to 12 points.”

2. verb

to set or use the default option or setting

“The software defaults the security settings to maximum protection.”

3. adjective

not specified or chosen, but automatically selected or used

“The default route was taken due to the traffic congestion.”

4. noun

the most common or usual state or condition of something

“The default state of the machine was off.”