default

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Default' refers to the automatic choice or action that takes place if no other selection is made. A commonly recognized default could be the blank website a web browser opens when initially installed.

Examples in Different Contexts

In graphic design, the 'default' font or color is what appears unless the designer chooses something different. An art director might say, 'For this project, let's not go with the default options and instead create something unique.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Our budget allocation this quarter isn't looking very promising. We have to meet our financial obligations.

Response:

I agree, we should make every effort to avoid a default on our loan repayments.

Tech

Scenario:

We've been receiving complaints about the app crashing. Perhaps a reset will assist the situation.

Response:

Restoring the app to its default settings could potentially resolve the crashing issue.