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preset
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pre·set  (pr-st)
tr.v. pre·set, pre·set·ting, pre·sets
To set (an automatic control, for example) beforehand: preset a microwave oven.

pre·setta·ble adj.

preset [prɪˈsɛt]
vb -sets, -setting, -set (tr)
(Electronics) to set (a timing device) so that something begins to operate at the time specified
n
(Electronics) Electronics a control, such as a variable resistor, that is not as accessible as the main controls and is used to set initial conditions
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.preset - set in advance; "a preset plan of action"; "at a predetermined time"
planned - designed or carried out according to a plan; "the planned outlays for new equipment"
Translations
preset [ˈpriːˈset] (preset (pt, pp)) VTprogramar
preset pre-set [ˌpriːˈsɛt] vtprérégler
preset pret, ptp <preset>
preset [ɐvb priːˈsɛt; ɐadj ˈpriːsɛt]
1. vtprogrammare
2. adj (oven) → programmato/a (col timer)


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