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- [verb, adjective pree-set; noun pree-set]
- /verb, adjective priˈsɛt; noun ˈpriˌsɛt/
- /ˌpriːˈset/
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- [verb, adjective pree-set; noun pree-set]
- /verb, adjective priˈsɛt; noun ˈpriˌsɛt/
Definitions of preset word
- verb with object preset to set beforehand. 1
- verb with object preset to set (an electric or electronic appliance) to become activated at a designated time: We preset the coffeemaker to go on at 6 a.m. 1
- verb with object preset to adjust (a connector, switch, or the like) so that when activated it will perform a designated function: The tuning buttons on the radio are preset to my favorite FM stations. 1
- adjective preset set in advance: a preset radio adjusted to receive certain stations. 1
- adjective preset (of the guidance system of a missile or the course of flight it determines) set before launching to reach a specific destination without any alteration in response to signals from the ground. 1
- noun preset a knob or button that activates a preset appliance: Just push the preset and coffee will be ready when you get up. 1
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Origin of preset
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; pre- + set
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Parts of speech for Preset
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preset popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
preset usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for preset
verb preset
adjective preset
- automated — An automated factory, office, or industrial process uses machines to do the work instead of people.
- fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- flat — horizontally level: a flat roof.
- flatted — horizontally level: a flat roof.
- mechanised — to make mechanical.
Antonyms for preset
adjective preset
- automatic — An automatic machine or device is one which has controls that enable it to perform a task without needing to be constantly operated by a person. Automatic methods and processes involve the use of such machines.
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