: something (such as a radio station) preprogrammed into a device
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
For further personalization, the McLaren Control Launcher (MCL) allows drivers to preset and activate preferred drive dynamics at the push of a button.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
With access to three professional-grade EQ presets and three customizable EQ profiles, users can tailor the audio to suit any genre or mood.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Verb
The app lets users personalize their listening experience by selecting custom modes and preset EQs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
For further personalization, the McLaren Control Launcher (MCL) allows drivers to preset and activate preferred drive dynamics at the push of a button.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
Noun
The digital interface features 25 cooking presets, ranging from bacon to rotisserie, and has adjustable time and temperature settings to whip up your next meal with the touch of a button.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
With access to three professional-grade EQ presets and three customizable EQ profiles, users can tailor the audio to suit any genre or mood.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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“Preset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preset. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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