by default is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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adverb
- As a standard or pre-established option if no alternative is specified.
- As a result of the absence of any opposition or alternative action.
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Gone are the days of interactions being private by default.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The Commission said time-management tools on Facebook and Instagram, including those enabled by default for teenagers, can be dismissed and do not meaningfully reduce usage.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
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- the standard way
- unless otherwise specified
- straight from the factory
Possible Antonyms
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- manually
- with conscious effort
- by specific instruction
- custom-configured
