Word Adjective
preset
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /pɹiˈsɛt/ UK /pɹˈiːsɛt/ pre·set UK spelling presets, presetting
Definition
adj.a setting on a machine or app that you can choose from a list. It is a saved option that you do not have to change yourself.
adj.a pre-configured setting or configuration stored in a device or software. Often used to describe default options that users can select without manual adjustment.
Examples
“I changed the preset to a higher volume.”
“The camera has several preset modes for different types of lighting, like night or portrait.”
“While the default preset provides a standard level of clarity, advanced users often modify the parameters to achieve a more specific audio signature.”
Etymology
From pre- + set.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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