: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
This design uses zero-gravity support and preset positions to help alleviate lumbar pain and snoring.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
This spacious air fry oven features French doors for easy access and visibility, with one-touch presets that take the guesswork out of cooking.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The program has preset PiP grids—from 2 by 2 to 10 by 10—and your clip tracks snap to fill the resulting spaces.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
This design uses zero-gravity support and preset positions to help alleviate lumbar pain and snoring.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Our current favorite is the Asus ProArt Display 6K PA32QCV, an Editors' Choice winner, with a 32-inch 6K screen, HDR support, and two Mac-specific color preset modes—and a lower price than the Studio Display.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
This spacious air fry oven features French doors for easy access and visibility, with one-touch presets that take the guesswork out of cooking.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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