to preset

Examples

• All

• I always preset my coffee maker the night before to have coffee ready in the morning.

• We preset the electronic locks at a specified time

  The Maiden Heist (2009)

• The unit is wall-mounted in a room, and the optimum temperature is preset by the user.

  Academic text (1996)

• Instantaneous adjustable alarms are provided for toxic gases, while dual adjustable alarms are preset at 19.5% and 23.5% for oxygen.

  Academic text (1994)

• The speed of the electronically controlled brushless 24-V DC motor can be preset or controlled by an external signal, either pulse width modulation or 0 to 10-V analog.

  Academic text (2003)

• Before cooking, you should preset the oven temperature to 375 degrees.

• He decided to preset the game settings to ensure a smooth play experience.

Synonyms

S

to set

vsto preset

∞ 1.0

To prepare something for use or an event

requires action to be taken before it is needed

C

to configure

vsto preset

42 5.2

To change the settings of a device like a computer for a specific use

is applied earlier for general readiness rather than custom arrangement

P

to predefine

vsto preset

3 5.1

Decide and set something before it is needed

focuses on adjusting things practically rather than making decisions

P

to preprogram

vsto preset

1 4.8

To set a device so it will work by itself later

emphasises manual adjustments rather than automatic future operation

P

to prespecify

vsto preset

1 7.8

Decide or say something before an event starts

leans toward practical adjustment rather than formal prior statements

P

to preconfigure

vsto preset

• Specialized

1 5.3

To set up a device or program in advance so it is ready to use

applies more broadly beyond devices and systems

Antonyms

U

to unset

1 6.5

To remove a choice or value so it no longer applies

How Prepared

to preset

2 3.9

to customize

• US

79 3.7

to configure

42 5.2

to set up

∞ 2.7

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology