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Vocabulary Entry
default
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A failure to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one.
Example Sentences
"The company's default on the loan led to severe financial repercussions."
"If you miss the deadline, it will be considered a default."
"She faced a default on her credit card payments."
V
verb
To fail to fulfill an obligation, usually financial.
Example Sentences
"The borrower defaulted on the mortgage after losing their job."
"Many investors were worried that the country might default on its debts."
"He had to default on his tuition payment due to unexpected expenses."
A
adjective
Established by default; not the intended choice but chosen automatically.
Example Sentences
"The default settings on the computer were causing issues with performance."
"When you don't select a preference, the system will use the default option."
"He didn't customize his profile, so it remained in its default state."