preset

1 of 2

verb

pre·​set ˈprē-ˌset How to pronounce preset (audio)
preset; presetting

transitive verb

: to set in advance

preset

2 of 2

noun

: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device

Examples of preset in a Sentence

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Verb
For further personalization, the McLaren Control Launcher (MCL) allows drivers to preset and activate preferred drive dynamics at the push of a button. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 June 2025 The Movie Theater preset balances deep bass with clear mids and highs, enhancing music, dialogue, and game audio without overpowering details. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
Noun
There are also six EQ presets tailored for different genres of music. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Drummer Greg Errico had gotten fed up with the discord within the group and left earlier in ’71 midway through the Riot recording; rather than immediately replace him with a new stickman, Stone decided to fill out the remaining tracks with the rudimentary early drum machine and its genre presets. Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for preset

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1929, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preset was in 1929

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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

preset

verb
pre·​set
(ˈ)prē-ˈset
preset; presetting
: to set ahead of time
preset the oven to 350 degrees
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