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pre·set / prēˈset/ • v. (-set·ting; past and past part. -set) [tr.] [usu. as adj.] (preset) set or adjust (a value that controls the operation of a device) in advance of its use: the water is heated quickly to a preset temperature.• n. a control on electronic equipment or on software that is set or adjusted beforehand to facilitate use.

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