default option

• Eine voreingestellte Auswahl oder Einstellung, die automatisch vom System oder Prozess verwendet wird, wenn der Nutzer keine Alternative angibt.

A preset choice or setting that is automatically selected by a system or process when no alternative is specified by the user.

1. Preselected choiceB1formal

   The option that is automatically selected by a system or process unless the user specifies an alternative.

   Standardoption

   • The default option for the software installation is 'Standard'.
   • If you don't choose a language, the default option is English.
   • The printer's default option is to print on both sides of the paper.

2. Fallback planB2informal

   The standard or expected choice or action when no other decision is made.

   Standardoption

   • If you can't decide on a meal, the default option is the chef's special.
   • The default option for the meeting time is 10 AM.
   • When in doubt, the default option is to follow the standard procedure.