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preset

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɹiˈsɛt// UK //pɹˈiːsɛt// pre·set

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.


SIMPLE

I changed the preset to a higher volume.

CONTEXTUAL

The camera has several preset modes for different types of lighting, like night or portrait.

COMPLEX

While the default preset provides a standard level of clarity, advanced users often modify the parameters to achieve a more specific audio signature.

Synonyms
Origin

From pre- + set.

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