presetting

1 5.2

To set something ahead of time so it works when needed

noun
/ˈpriːˌsɛtɪŋ/

: ajuste previo

More popular in Europe than in the United States, data carriers lessen the need for manual data entry after tool presetting, Combs said.

Examples

The presetting of the machinery ensures that everything runs smoothly during production.
These muscles are recruited (called up) during the presetting phase before shoulder movement begins in order to enhance the stability of the glenohumeral joint.

Academic text (2004)
Before the event, the presetting of the tables was necessary to accommodate all the guests.
The presetting of the temperature on the thermostat made it comfortable before we arrived home.

Synonyms

preplanning

vspresetting

2 3.5

Making things ready before an event or activity

is about preparing items for use beforehand rather than mapping out steps

prearrangement

vspresetting

1 4.4

A plan made before an event to organize things

focuses on hands-on preparation of objects before use rather than on earlier plans

readying

vspresetting

1 3.4

The act of doing things before an event so it can happen

focuses on changing precise options before use rather than broad earlier tasks

preconditioning

vspresetting

1 6.1

Preparing something in advance to make it work better

is about arranging specific controls before use rather than boosting performance

Antonyms

spontaneity

29 6.2

Acting on a sudden feeling without planning or thought

How Prepared

presetting

1 5.2

customization

14 3.9

setup

48 3.0

setting

46 3.0

Surface Forms

presetting singular

presettings plural

Morphology

presetting = preset (transparent) = pre + set + ing

The noun is a regular -ing formation from the verb 'preset' meaning the act or result of presetting.

Etymology

Presetting is made from the parts pre- meaning 'before' and set meaning 'to put in place'. So presetting means putting something in place before you need it, like setting an alarm or a coffee machine the night before.