: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
The game features two graphics modes on console: a Balanced preset that targets 60 frames per second (fps) at high resolutions (although a specific resolution is not specified), and a Performance preset that targets 60-80fps while reducing the resolution.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The new content-creation space will provide access to Adobe’s video-editing tools including exclusive effects, transitions, title presets and more tailored to YouTube Shorts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
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Verb
This design uses zero-gravity support and preset positions to help alleviate lumbar pain and snoring.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
The game features two graphics modes on console: a Balanced preset that targets 60 frames per second (fps) at high resolutions (although a specific resolution is not specified), and a Performance preset that targets 60-80fps while reducing the resolution.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Our Place Wonder Oven Pro is a bigger, better oven with eight presets, a digital control panel, and López-Alt’s seal of approval.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The new content-creation space will provide access to Adobe’s video-editing tools including exclusive effects, transitions, title presets and more tailored to YouTube Shorts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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