Vordefiniertes

Vordefiniertes is a German adjective meaning “predefined” or “pre-set.” It describes values, settings, layouts or objects that are established by a system, a designer, or a policy before they are presented to a user. In practice, vordefinierte Elemente serve as starting points or defaults that can be accepted as-is or changed later. The term is common in technical writing, software documentation, and user interfaces.

Origin and usage: The word is formed from vor- (before) and definieren (to define). It declines like other adjectives and appears in phrases such as das vordefinierte Feld, vordefinierte Werte, or vordefinierte Einstellungen. The masculine, feminine and plural forms differ in endings, but the core idea remains “defined beforehand.”

Contexts: In software development, vordefinierte Werte often correspond to default values, presets or templates used to accelerate configuration and ensure consistent behavior. They can be overridden by input from users, administrators or automated processes. In data processing, predefined constraints or schemas help validate input and maintain data quality. In documentation, the term clarifies which aspects are system-provided rather than user-created.

See also: Related terms include Voreinstellungen, Standardwerte, and vordefiniert as an alternative form. The nuance between predefined values and default settings can vary by context, but both convey the idea of values or configurations established in advance.