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Preset vs Predetermine - What's the difference?

preset | predetermine |

In transitive terms the difference between preset and predetermine

is that preset is to set something in advance while predetermine is to doom by previous decree; to foredoom.

As an adjective preset

is set in advance, or as a default.

preset

English

Alternative forms

* (abbreviation used in electronics)

Adjective

(-)
  • Set in advance, or as a default.

    • Verb

  • To set something in advance.

    • Anagrams

    * *

    predetermine

    English

    Verb

  • To determine or decide in advance.
  • To doom by previous decree; to foredoom.

    • Usage notes

    * The verb itself is not as common as the derived participial adjective predetermined.

    Synonyms

    * (determine in advance) (l), (l)

    Derived terms

    * (l) ----