: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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
Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 20 July 2025
The most common presets are various types of rice — including white, brown and multigrain — as well as soup, oatmeal or porridge and meats.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
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Verb
The app lets users personalize their listening experience by selecting custom modes and preset EQs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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
Noun
On macOS, onboard controls enable you to toggle between a few presets and adjust intensity, which should be sufficient for most users.
—Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 20 July 2025
The most common presets are various types of rice — including white, brown and multigrain — as well as soup, oatmeal or porridge and meats.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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