: 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
George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Electronics in the seat enable user presets, letting a single bike body serve as two distinct setups.
—ArsTechnica, 16 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
The earbuds also come in three different preset EQ modes, including Music, Bass Boost, and Podcast modes, for the best experience.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Electronics in the seat enable user presets, letting a single bike body serve as two distinct setups.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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