Default Option (Noun)
Meaning
An option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- English is the default option for the operating system, but users can choose to install it in other languages if needed.
- The smartphone's default option for text input is a standard keyboard layout, but users can also choose to use an alternative keyboard or voice-to-text.
- The web browser's default option for search engine is Google, but users can change this to other search engines like Bing or DuckDuckGo.
- The default option for the software's user interface is a light theme, but users can switch to a dark theme if they prefer.
- The default option for the presentation software's slide layout is a standard 4:3 aspect ratio, but users can choose from alternative layout options such as widescreen or custom sizes.