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assembly

//əˈsɛmb.lɪ//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Note for assembly

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Forms

Plural
assemblies

Definitions

  1. 1.A set of pieces that work together in unison as a mechanism or device.

    • In order to change the bearing, you must first remove the gearbox assembly.
    • Sheets of water poured over the car, making visibility all but nil. Suddenly the windshield wiper, not just the blade but the entire assembly, blew off.
  2. 2.The act or process of putting together a set of pieces, fragments, or elements.

    • The bogies are built up of welded sub-units which are stress-relieved before assembly by riveting.
  3. 3.A congregation of people in one place for a purpose.

  4. 4.A legislative body.

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #3034

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Uncommon
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

Etymology

From Middle English assemblee, from Anglo-Norman asemblee (Old French asemblee, French assemblée).

By surface analysis, assemble + -y.

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