definition of
default

[1] #1 default n. loss due to not showing up; "he lost the game by default". wn

[2] #2 default v. [default on] fail to pay up. wn

[3] #3 default n. [nonpayment, nonremittal] act of failing to meet a financial obligation. wn

[4] #4 default n. [nonpayment, nonremittal] loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid. wn

[5] #5 default n. [default option] an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified. wn