Assembly

Definition

Assembly refers to a group of people gathered together for a specific purpose, such as a meeting, legislative body, or public event. It also denotes the act of putting together parts to form a whole, often used in the context of manufacturing or mechanical processes.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈsɛmbli/
• Respelling: uh-SEM-blee

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈsɛmblɪ/
• Respelling: uh-SEM-blee

The pronunciation of "assembly" is the same in both American and British English.

Etymology

The word "assembly" originates from the Old French word "asemblee," which means "a gathering" or "meeting." It is derived from the Latin "assimulare," meaning "to gather together." The term entered the English language in the Middle Ages and has since expanded to include meanings related to manufacturing and construction.

Derivatives

• Assemble (verb)
• Assembler (noun)
• Assemblage (noun)
• Reassembly (noun)
• Disassembly (noun)

Synonyms

• Gathering
• Meeting
• Construction

Antonyms

• Disassembly
• Separation
• Division

Usage

The term "assembly" is used in both social and industrial contexts. In social settings, it often refers to groups gathered for discussions, legislative purposes, or events, such as a "legislative assembly" or "school assembly." In manufacturing and technology, assembly refers to the process of putting together parts or components, as seen in "assembly line" production or "product assembly." Assembly is also used in computing to refer to low-level programming languages that control hardware directly, known as "assembly language."

Related Terms

• Manufacture: The process of making products, often on a large scale.
• Construction: The process of building or assembling structures.
• Legislature: A governmental body responsible for making laws.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A group of people gathered together for a specific purpose: Refers to an organized gathering or body of individuals, often for legislative, educational, or social reasons.
  • Example: "The students attended a school assembly in the auditorium."
• The act of putting together components or parts: Describes the process of constructing or assembling something from separate pieces.
  • Example: "The assembly of the new product requires precision and skill."
• A legislative body or formal gathering for decision-making: Refers to an organized group, typically governmental, tasked with making laws or policies.
  • Example: "The legislative assembly voted on the new policy."