: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
The app allows users to preset humidity levels, fan speed, and timer.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 8 May 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Other than that, with its three presets, the X3 does all the same things as the X2, but in a sleeker package.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The Movie Theater preset balances deep bass with clear mids and highs, enhancing music, dialogue, and game audio without overpowering details.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
The app allows users to preset humidity levels, fan speed, and timer.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 8 May 2025
Noun
The bass and treble levels can be instantly altered through the controls, while presets can provide quick access to favorite playlists or radio stations.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Other than that, with its three presets, the X3 does all the same things as the X2, but in a sleeker package.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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