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What does "hardwired" mean?

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"Hardwired" means that someone or something is made to function or is built in a certain way. That they are meant to do something, or meant for something. Ex: The machine is hardwired to turn off by itself if it isn't in use. Ex: Humans are hardwired for connection.

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