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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

defaulting

/dɪˈfɒltɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does defaulting mean?

verb

To fail to pay a debt or meet an obligation, or to use a default value or setting. In computing, to use a default value or setting when none is specified.

Example

"The company began defaulting on its loans, leading to financial difficulties."

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