: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Switching to the Bass Boost preset makes the drums thunderous, but the sound becomes aggressively scooped, overwhelming the mids.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
Six picture presets are also on offer, each handling the color temperature, gamma setting, image sharpness and other enhancements differently.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Some models also have preset cooking functions for common items like chicken, seafood, and fries.
—Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Switching to the Bass Boost preset makes the drums thunderous, but the sound becomes aggressively scooped, overwhelming the mids.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Noun
The controls are easy to use, there are three height presets, and a nifty switch to turn off the standing mechanism.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
Six picture presets are also on offer, each handling the color temperature, gamma setting, image sharpness and other enhancements differently.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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