: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 8 May 2025
And while most microwaves today have a slew of speed buttons preset to reheat common foods like pizza or a cup of coffee, an informal polling of my friends and family revealed that most of us do not use them.
—Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
PC Magazine, 6 May 2025
The washer has 12 different cycle presets, and each preset is determined by three factors: soil level, spin intensity, and water temperature.
—Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
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Verb
The app allows users to preset humidity levels, fan speed, and timer.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 8 May 2025
And while most microwaves today have a slew of speed buttons preset to reheat common foods like pizza or a cup of coffee, an informal polling of my friends and family revealed that most of us do not use them.
—Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
Faded Film, Saturation, Sharpen, and Vibrance adjustment presets are also available.
—PC Magazine, 6 May 2025
The washer has 12 different cycle presets, and each preset is determined by three factors: soil level, spin intensity, and water temperature.
—Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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