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Fallbacks

Noun (plural)

1. Alternative options or plans that are used when the original option or plan fails or cannot be implemented.

Example sentence: In the event of a power outage, the company has several fallbacks in place to ensure uninterrupted service.

Noun

2. A computer programming concept where an alternative solution or default value is used when a desired value or behavior is not available.

Example sentence: The application's error handling includes fallbacks to prevent crashes and provide a graceful user experience.

Verb (third-person singular simple present)

3. To resort to or utilize an alternative option or plan when the primary one is not available.

Example sentence: When the requested font is not supported, the website fallbacks to a similar font that is widely available.

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