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defaults

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈfɔɫts// UK //dɪfˈɒlts// de·faults

n. the standard settings or choices that a computer or system uses unless you change them. It can also mean failing to pay back a loan on time.

n. preselected options or configurations that a system automatically adopts in the absence of alternative instructions. In a financial context, refers to the failure to fulfill a legal obligation, especially the repayment of a debt.


SIMPLE

The software uses these defaults to make setup easier for you.

CONTEXTUAL

Most users never change the factory defaults on their routers, which can sometimes lead to security vulnerabilities.

COMPLEX

While the system defaults are designed for the average user, professional photographers often override these settings to gain finer control over the final image processing.

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