preset
|pre/set|
B2
/ˈpriːˌsɛt/
pre-configured setting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'preset' originates from the combination of the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'set', which means 'to place or adjust'.
Historical Evolution
'preset' evolved from the Middle English word 'setten', which meant 'to place'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place before', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to configure in advance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a setting that has been prearranged or preconfigured.
The camera has several presets for different lighting conditions.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to set or adjust something in advance.
You can preset the oven to start cooking at 6 PM.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45