: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
This design uses zero-gravity support and preset positions to help alleviate lumbar pain and snoring.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Other presets promise golden‑hour Thanksgiving outdoors.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 24 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The program has preset PiP grids—from 2 by 2 to 10 by 10—and your clip tracks snap to fill the resulting spaces.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
This design uses zero-gravity support and preset positions to help alleviate lumbar pain and snoring.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Nearly 30% off for Black Friday, the Ninja has eight presets (Air Fry, Air Roast, Air Broil, Bake, Bagel, Toast, Dehydrate, and Keep Warm) and a selector for choosing the darkness of toast and bagels.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Other presets promise golden‑hour Thanksgiving outdoors.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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