CEFR B1

defaulted

noun, verb, adjective

Meaning

A pre-selected option or setting that is automatically used if no other choice is made.

Examples

The printer settings are on default, so it will print in black and white.
If you don't specify a payment method, the system will use your default card.

Synonyms: standard, pre-set, automatic, failure, non-payment

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defaulted (B1)

noun, verb, adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɔːlt/

Definition

A pre-selected option or setting that is automatically used if no other choice is made.

Examples

The printer settings are on default, so it will print in black and white.
If you don't specify a payment method, the system will use your default card.
The software automatically reverted to the default settings after the update.

How to Use defaulted

default to (prepositional phrase): To automatically use a particular setting or option when no other choice is made. — "If you don't select a language, the system will default to English."
in default (prepositional phrase): Failing to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one. — "The company is in default on its loan payments."
default setting (collocation): The standard option or configuration that is used automatically. — "I always change the default setting for the camera's image quality."

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