: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
These levels often represent price areas where many traders bought or sold with success, or have preset trades triggered to be executed at those levels.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
The air fryer function is one of 13 presets on the digital control panel, and each one employs the right combination of heating elements for perfect toast, bagels, cookies, pizza, slow-cooking, and more.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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
These levels often represent price areas where many traders bought or sold with success, or have preset trades triggered to be executed at those levels.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
With 202 presets and a 7-qt. capacity, this next-gen air fryer perfectly crisps fresh and frozen foods.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
The air fryer function is one of 13 presets on the digital control panel, and each one employs the right combination of heating elements for perfect toast, bagels, cookies, pizza, slow-cooking, and more.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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