: 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, 25 Apr. 2025
Miller told me that upcoming updates to the Series 1’s firmware will include presets that mimic different styles of espresso maker.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 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
Transform Effects The program includes 11 picture-in-picture (PiP) presets in the Transform group under Video FX, including Angle Left and Angle Right, which tilt your video on a 3D plane.
—PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Miller told me that upcoming updates to the Series 1’s firmware will include presets that mimic different styles of espresso maker.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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