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Definition of preset
preset
;presetting
transitive verb
: to set in advance
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The tarot elements present in the designer’s first two collections for the house were preset as well, intricately beaded appliqué hearts and stars mixed in with embroidered and printed imagery of shamans with horned headpieces and female figures.
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Most terms to rookie contracts are preset by the labor pact.
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Furthermore, the size and growth of a school do not impact class size, which is preset by the district.
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First Known Use of preset
1929
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preset
noun
pre·set
Definition of preset
: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
Recent Examples of preset from the Web
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Tovala keeps a library of basic presets to help consumers create their own dishes.
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Check here: ftlauderdalebeachcam.com There’s a camera on top of Hyde Resort with six presets that viewers can control to switch between the beach and the city’s skyline.
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Check here: ftlauderdalebeachcam.com There’s a camera on top of Hyde Resort with six presets that viewers can control to switch between the beach and the city’s skyline.
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Its speed dial has ten settings in addition to presets for making smoothies, crushing ice, pureeing, or cleaning.
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For example, in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor at 1920x1080 on the Ultra preset with the 4K texture pack loaded, there’s no difference.
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The power-retractable dual-layer soft top had four preset open positions and could be operated at speeds of up to 50 mph.
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But getting to the heated seat controls or radio presets means heading into the InControl touch-screen.
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First Known Use of preset
1953
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