hardwiring

American  

[hahrd-wahyuhr-ing] / ˈhɑrdˈwaɪər ɪŋ /

Or hard-wiring

noun

1. a fixed connection between electrical and electronic components and devices by means of wires (as distinguished from awireless connection ).

2. Computers. a hard-wired connection between electronic components within a computer system.

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Etymology

Origin of hardwiring

First recorded in 1975–80; hard + wiring

Example Sentences

In order to determine if a certain human trait is part of the brain’s hardwiring, scientists submit it to a set of criteria.

From Literature