Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To connect (electronic components, for example) by electrical wires or cables.
- transitive verb To implement (a capability) through logic circuitry that is permanently connected within a computer and therefore not subject to change by programming.
- transitive verb To determine or put into effect by genetic inheritance.
- transitive verb To provide with a response or capability by genetic inheritance.
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- verb Alternative spelling of
hard-wire .
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Examples
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Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has unveiled his party's manifesto, claiming his four priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy and fair politics would "hardwire" fairness into British society.
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Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has unveiled his party's manifesto, claiming his four priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy and fair politics would "hardwire" fairness into British society.
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The Liberal Democrats can "hardwire" fairness into British society through reform of the tax system, Nick Clegg has said at the launch of his party's manifesto.
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Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has unveiled his party's manifesto, claiming his four priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy and fair politics would "hardwire" fairness into British society.
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The Liberal Democrats can "hardwire" fairness into British society through reform of the tax system, Nick Clegg has said at the launch of his party's manifesto.
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The Liberal Democrats can "hardwire" fairness into British society through reform of the tax system, Nick Clegg has said at the launch of his party's manifesto.
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The Liberal Democrats can "hardwire" fairness into British society through reform of the tax system, Nick Clegg has said at the launch of his party's manifesto.
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The Liberal Democrats can "hardwire" fairness into British society through reform of the tax system, Nick Clegg has said at the launch of his party's manifesto.
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The Liberal Democrats can "hardwire" fairness into British society through reform of the tax system, Nick Clegg has said at the launch of his party's manifesto.
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The Liberal Democrats can "hardwire" fairness into British society through reform of the tax system, Nick Clegg has said at the launch of his party's manifesto.
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