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by default
Applying as the standard or default setting; the way something normally is or works without special changes.
Die Software speichert Dateien standardmäßig im Ordner 'Dokumente'.
The software saves files in the 'Documents' folder by default.
The word is composed of 'Standard' (standard) and the ending '-mäßig' (-like / according to). It literally means 'according to the standard' or 'as the standard provides'.
Die Prüfung lief standardmäßig ab.
The exam proceeded in the standard way.
'Standardmäßig' (by default) is very often used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. It then usually appears directly with the verb or at the beginning of the sentence.
Standardmäßig ist die Funktion deaktiviert, aber Sie können sie einschalten.
By default, the function is disabled, but you can turn it on.
In the meaning 'as a default setting', the word is especially common in the context of software, technology, and processes. It describes the state or behavior without manual changes.
Der Drucker ist standardmäßig auf beidseitigen Druck eingestellt.
The printer is set to double-sided printing by default.
When 'standardmäßig' (standard) describes an action or result, it can have a slightly negative or critical meaning: usual, but also unimaginative or impersonal.
Er gab nur eine standardmäßige Antwort und ging nicht auf meine Frage ein.
He gave only a standard answer and did not address my question.
automatic
'automatisch' and 'standardmäßig' are easy to confuse, especially in technology and settings. 'automatisch' means that something happens by itself or works without human intervention. 'standardmäßig' means that something applies as the normal default setting as long as you do not change anything. A function can be enabled by default, but it does not always work automatically. Conversely, a device can react automatically even if that function is not the normal default setting. Remember: 'automatisch' describes acting by itself, while 'standardmäßig' describes the normal setting.
Bei diesem Handy ist der Energiesparmodus standardmäßig ausgeschaltet.
On this phone, power-saving mode is turned off by default.
Nach dem Update startet das Programm automatisch neu.
After the update, the program restarts automatically.