: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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Sabeer Nelliparamban, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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
Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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$800
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The main upgrade on Vitamix’s highest end model is its 10 presets, which include programs for nut butters and grinding spices.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Rather than monolithic legacy systems that have preset functionalities, businesses today are looking for malleable systems—ones that can be built, customized and even deconstructed as needs evolve.
—Sabeer Nelliparamban, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
With presets mimicking pro cinematography and endorsements from creators like Jason Zada and John Gaeta, Higgsfield could reshape AI-native filmmaking.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The particulars Vitamix Ascent X5 Vitamix Ascent X5 $750
Williams Sonoma
$800
Vitamix
The main upgrade on Vitamix’s highest end model is its 10 presets, which include programs for nut butters and grinding spices.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for preset
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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