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Preset: meaning, definitions and examples

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preset

 

[ ˈpriːsɛt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software development

A set of pre-defined values or settings that can be easily applied to a project or task.

Synonyms

configuration, default, template

Examples of usage

  • She used a preset template for the new website design.
  • The software comes with several presets for quick customization.

Translations

Translations of the word "preset" in other languages:

🇵🇹 predefinido

🇮🇳 पूर्व निर्धारित

🇩🇪 vorgegeben

🇮🇩 bawaan

🇺🇦 попередньо встановлений

🇵🇱 ustawienie wstępne

🇯🇵 プリセット

🇫🇷 préétabli

🇪🇸 preestablecido

🇹🇷 önceden ayarlanmış

🇰🇷 사전 설정

🇸🇦 مسبق

🇨🇿 přednastavený

🇸🇰 prednastavený

🇨🇳 预设

🇸🇮 prednastavljen

🇮🇸 fyrirfram stillt

🇰🇿 алдын ала орнатылған

🇬🇪 წინასწარ დაყენებული

🇦🇿 öncədən təyin edilmiş

🇲🇽 preestablecido

Etymology

The term 'preset' originated in the field of audio electronics, referring to fixed settings on devices like amplifiers and equalizers. Over time, it has been adopted in various industries, including software development, photography, and design, to denote pre-configured values or options. The concept of presets has become popular due to its time-saving benefits and ease of use in different creative processes.

See also: beset, offset, onset, reset, set, setback, setlist, settability, settee, setting, settings, settling, setup, subset, unset.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,474, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.