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presetting

 

[ prɪˈsɛtɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

configuration setting

A presetting refers to a predetermined configuration or value set in a device or software before its use. This could include settings for audio levels, lighting, or other parameters that can be customized by the user. Presettings are often used to simplify the user experience by allowing a quick selection of preferred settings without needing to manually adjust each option. They are common in electronic devices, software applications, and even in various industrial settings.

Synonyms

configuration, preset, setup

Examples of usage

  • The audio system has several presettings for different music genres.
  • You can load your favorite presettings for the camera before a photoshoot.
  • The software allows you to save your presettings for future use.
  • Adjusting the presetting improves the performance of the device.
  • Presettings can save time in a busy studio environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "presetting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-configuração

🇮🇳 पूर्व-सेटिंग

🇩🇪 Voreinstellung

🇮🇩 pengaturan awal

🇺🇦 попередні налаштування

🇵🇱 ustawienia wstępne

🇯🇵 プリセット

🇫🇷 préréglage

🇪🇸 preajuste

🇹🇷 ön ayar

🇰🇷 미리 설정

🇸🇦 الإعدادات المسبقة

🇨🇿 přednastavení

🇸🇰 prednastavenie

🇨🇳 预设

🇸🇮 prednastavitev

🇮🇸 forsetning

🇰🇿 алдын ала баптау

🇬🇪 წინასწარი კონფიგურაცია

🇦🇿 öncədən təyin etmə

🇲🇽 preajuste

Etymology

The term 'presetting' is derived from the prefix 'pre-', meaning 'before', and the noun 'setting', which refers to the adjustment of a particular condition or parameter. 'Pre-' comes from Latin 'prae-', which means 'before' or 'in front of', and 'setting' originates from the Old English 'settan', which means 'to cause to sit' or 'to place'. The combination of these parts highlights the concept of preparing or adjusting a configuration in advance for convenience or efficiency. The use of presets has become increasingly prevalent in the age of digital technology, where countless devices and software applications allow users to save pre-defined settings to enhance user experience and save time. The popularity of presetting continues to grow, especially in creative fields like photography, music production, and film editing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,544, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.