preset; presetting

transitive verb

: to set in advance

preset

2 of 2

noun

: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device

Examples of preset in a Sentence

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Verb
Others are preset for specific functions such as Popcorn, Melt (two, for butter and chocolate), and Keep Warm. Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025 Those games include the RT Overdrive preset in the perennially punishing Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong in Cinematic mode, both games where even the RTX 4090 struggles to hit 60 fps without an assist from DLSS. Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
In addition to the presets, a keep warm button maintains the temperature for 60 minutes. Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025 With a count-up and countdown timer, presets for 10 different types of meats, four alarm modes, and a remote range of up to 500 feet, the thermometer frees you up for other activities, alerting you when your food is done. Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for preset

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1929, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preset was in 1929

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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

preset

verb
pre·​set
(ˈ)prē-ˈset
preset; presetting
: to set ahead of time
preset the oven to 350 degrees
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