predefined
Set in advance
Predefined means established or set in advance, before the relevant situation arises.
Software offers predefined settings that work out of the box.
A predefined route has been mapped before the journey begins.
The system comes with predefined categories, but you can create your own.
The word emphasizes that parameters were fixed beforehand rather than determined on the fly.
Established beforehand
- preordainedDecided in advance
- destinedFixed by fate
- fatedDetermined by destiny
- ordainedOfficially appointed to ministry
inevitable · certain · foreordained · fixed · settled · decided · established · arranged
Configured before use
- defaultPreset standard option
- preconfiguredSet up in advance
- factory-setConfigured before shipping
- built-inIncluded as standard
hardcoded · configured · standardized · templated · formatted · initialized · preprogrammed · embedded
Detailed technical requirement
- criterionStandard for judgment
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
- baselineStandard for comparison
- guidelineRecommended standard for action
parameter · template · framework · blueprint · model · prototype · reference · rubric
Regarded as likely
- anticipatedExpected in advance
- foreseenPredicted before occurring
- predictableAble to be foreseen
- projectedCast outward or forecast
forecasted · assumed · prospective · scheduled · planned · calculated · known · unsurprising
Level of quality accepted
- conventionalFollowing accepted practices
- establishedFormally set up
- customaryDone by convention
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
normative · orthodox · accepted · mainstream · typical · usual · commonplace · regular
predetermined
Established beforehand
- preordainedDecided in advance
- destinedFixed by fate
- fatedDetermined by destiny
ordained · inevitable · certain · foreordained · fixed · settled · decided · established · arranged · prearranged
preset
Configured before use
- defaultPreset standard option
- preconfiguredSet up in advance
- factory-setConfigured before shipping
built-in · hardcoded · configured · standardized · templated · formatted · initialized · preprogrammed · embedded · locked-in
specification
Detailed technical requirement
guideline · parameter · template · framework · blueprint · model · prototype · reference · rubric · threshold
expected
Regarded as likely
- anticipatedExpected in advance
- foreseenPredicted before occurring
- predictableAble to be foreseen
projected · forecasted · assumed · prospective · scheduled · planned · calculated · known · unsurprising · routine
standard
Level of quality accepted
- conventionalFollowing accepted practices
- establishedFormally set up
- customaryDone by convention
traditional · normative · orthodox · accepted · mainstream · typical · usual · commonplace · regular · formal
predefinedundefined
Not clearly delineated
user-defined · ad hoc · custom · improvised · spontaneous
predefineduser-defined
Specified by the individual
custom · personalized · bespoke · tailored · configurable