assembly

Definition

• n. a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
• n. a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose
• n. a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together
• n. the social act of assembling

Word forms

Plural

assemblies

Example sentences

1. n.

   The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules for students.

2. n.

   The assembly of the new furniture took longer than expected.

3. n.

   He learned assembly language to better understand how computers work.