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Definition of preset

preset

/ˈpriːsɛt/
pre · set
Plural:presets
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Past Simple:preset
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Past Participle:preset
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Present Participle:presetting
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preset Lexical Profile

preset Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Set, adjusted, or determined in advance.

Example

"The oven will automatically shut off once it reaches the preset temperature."

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• noun

1

A setting, configuration, or parameter on a device or software program that is adjusted or saved in advance for quick selection.

Example

"She used a custom photo-editing preset to give all the wedding portraits a warm, vintage tone."

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• verb

1

To set, adjust, or configure a device, control, or parameter in advance.

Example

"You can preset the coffee maker the night before so a fresh pot is ready when you wake up."

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• Rhymes for preset

• Nearby Words

preserve
preserver
preservice
preset
preshow
preshrunk
preside

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Preset. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/preset
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