Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense presets, present participle presettinglanguage note: The form preset is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle.
verb [usually passive]
If a piece of equipment is preset, its controls have been set in advance of the time you want it to work.
...a computerised timer that can be preset to a variety of programs. [beVERB-ed]
Bake the cake in a preset oven. [VERB-ed]
preset in British English
(prɪˈsɛt)
verbWord forms: -sets, -setting or -set(transitive)
1.
to set (a timing device) so that something begins to operate at the time specified
noun
2. electronics
a control, such as a variable resistor, that is not as accessible as the main controls and is used to set initial conditions
preset in American English
(ˈpriˌsɛt; for v., also priˈsɛt)
verb transitiveWord forms: ˌpreˈset or ˌpreˈsetting
1.
to set (something, esp. the controls of an automatic apparatus) beforehand
noun
2.
something which can be preset; specif., a control, as on a TV, for selecting a previously assigned frequency, command, etc.
Examples of 'preset' in a sentence
preset
She slid the glass door of the cubicle open, switched on the preset spray of water, and stepped aside.
Various LOOKING FOR THE SPARK (2002)
The module was preset for sending on 100 megaherz, in the VHF band.
Shah, Idries KARA KUSH (2002)
They just kept racing forward, automatically climbing higher with each giant rock face, following Shakira's preset course.