: 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
PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Users can either use one of the five presets built into Virtuoso or upload their personalized settings for an even more realistic adjustment.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 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
Dolby Access software provides dynamic, game, music, movie, voice presets, and an equalizer.
—PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Users can either use one of the five presets built into Virtuoso or upload their personalized settings for an even more realistic adjustment.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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