defaultvalue

noun
UK /dɪˈfɔːlt ˈvæljuː/
US /dɪˈfɔːlt ˈvæljuː/

A default value is the answer a computer uses when you do not pick one.

If you don't choose a color, the game uses blue as the default value.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In programming, a value a variable is given automatically when no other value is provided.

The function sets the default value of size to 10.

3. A value a form or app shows before the user types anything.

The name field had a default value of 'Guest'.

4. A value used when a setting is missing or empty.

If the file has no title, the system uses a default value.