Phrase info

By default

Meaning

by default

In absence of any opposing action.
If we don't do something, they'll win by default.
No one could think of a better name, so we chose "Strawman" by default.
If he wins an election, it will only be by default.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

By default these are clocked at 1.4 or 2.0Ghz respectively. Source: Internet

By default, comments will be allowed on all video uploads you make. Source: Internet

By default, you won’t find it listed on the Start Menu. Source: Internet

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