: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 28 May 2026
For our protagonist, an officer and a hacker preset were available, but no control over the playable character's (and their sibling's) appearance was given.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The accompanying app allows users to remotely change the mug’s temperature, create presets, choose notifications and even give their mug a name.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 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
For our protagonist, an officer and a hacker preset were available, but no control over the playable character's (and their sibling's) appearance was given.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
The accompanying app allows users to remotely change the mug’s temperature, create presets, choose notifications and even give their mug a name.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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