initial choice; default selection
Refers to a pre-selected option or the first choice presented in a list, often in software or configuration contexts.
In this software, 'Standard' is selected as the initial choice.
To change the default selection on the settings screen, click here.
Compound of 初期 (initial, early stage) + 選択 (selection, choice) + 項目 (item, entry). The exact origin is uncertain; it appears to be a technical term formed from standard Sino-Japanese elements.