: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
With the demanding Ray-Tracing: Ultra graphics preset, the Threadripper 9980X lagged the competition at 1080p and 1440p, but was about on par with them at 4K.
—PC Magazine, 30 July 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
This touchscreen pod machine has a lot to offer, including rich, balanced, coffee; a whopping eight brewing sizes; one-touch presets for low-acid, Americano, iced coffee, and cold brew; plus customizable temperature control and brew strength.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Temperature-responsive sheets can be preset to align with the ideal settings for different points in the sleep cycle.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
With the demanding Ray-Tracing: Ultra graphics preset, the Threadripper 9980X lagged the competition at 1080p and 1440p, but was about on par with them at 4K.
—PC Magazine, 30 July 2025
Noun
Users will also have access to millions of free Adobe Stock assets such as music, sound effects, photos, graphics and videos, as well as Adobe Fonts and Lightroom presets.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
This touchscreen pod machine has a lot to offer, including rich, balanced, coffee; a whopping eight brewing sizes; one-touch presets for low-acid, Americano, iced coffee, and cold brew; plus customizable temperature control and brew strength.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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