preset

CEFRB1

/ˈpɹiːsɛt/

adjective · verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Set in advance so it is ready to use.

  2. 02

    verb

    To set something before it is needed.

Examples

  • We highly recommend using one of three preset modes to achieve optimal results.

  • You can always preset it.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈpɹiːset/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. A setting that is set in advance.

  2. To set something in advance.

  3. Set in advance, or as a default.

More examples

In context

  • To save these settings as a preset, click the Add button in the lower-left corner of the dialog and give the preset a name.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The oven always has a blank temperature for baking bread at exactly 350 degrees.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From pre- + set.