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ReadingWillow structured literacy program for Australian students

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default

noun

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Meaning

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A standard setting or choice that is used if no other choice is made.

Example Sentence

If you don't choose a font, the program will use the default setting.

Usage Note

Used to describe the pre-selected or automatic option when no specific choice is made, common in software, settings, and legal contexts.