: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 28 May 2026
In its most accurate Professional picture preset, Sony’s new True RGB set got far closer to the look of the HX3110 monitor in pretty much every way and with almost every shot than the original Bravia 9 did.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The pods are generated using AI based on different presets to reflect how much pressure is on the foot, with less cushioning at the ball of the foot and considerably more at the heel.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
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Verb
Contributions can be preset through the app, according to another image of the interface shared with CNBC.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 28 May 2026
In its most accurate Professional picture preset, Sony’s new True RGB set got far closer to the look of the HX3110 monitor in pretty much every way and with almost every shot than the original Bravia 9 did.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Noun
Setting up the grill for cooking is easy, thanks to digital controls and presets with 15-degree increments between 180 and 450 degrees.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The pods are generated using AI based on different presets to reflect how much pressure is on the foot, with less cushioning at the ball of the foot and considerably more at the heel.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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