: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Seamless compatibility is available with platforms like Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, plus the Tiny SE also has preset modes for PTZ positions, tracking and image settings.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
For example, premium features like underbed lighting, zero-gravity presets, and anti-snore presets are often found in luxury options like Purple’s adjustable bed frame.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Smartphone manufacturers will be allowed to design the widget experience for their lock screens; decide when a lock screen is triggered and preset their preferred widgets, for example.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Seamless compatibility is available with platforms like Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, plus the Tiny SE also has preset modes for PTZ positions, tracking and image settings.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
For modifying the gear in your presets, the app works fine.
—Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
For example, premium features like underbed lighting, zero-gravity presets, and anti-snore presets are often found in luxury options like Purple’s adjustable bed frame.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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