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assembly
/əˈsɛm.bli/
a group of people gathered together
The assembly of students listened attentively to the speaker.
A group of students gathered to listen to a speaker.
general
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose
The town held an assembly to discuss the new road construction.
People gathered to talk about building a new road.
Can refer to formal or informal gatherings.
Engineering
technical
the act of putting together parts to create a whole
The assembly of the car took several hours.
Putting together the car parts took several hours.
Often used in manufacturing and engineering contexts.
Collocations
general assemblya large meeting of representativesassembly linea manufacturing process where parts are added sequentially
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'assembly' depends on whether it refers to a group or the act of putting things together.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 'assembly' often refers to official gatherings, while in informal contexts, it can refer to any group.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'assemblen,' from Old French 'assembler,' from Latin 'assemblare,' meaning 'to bring together.'
Usage Notes
Can refer to both the act of assembling and the group that is assembled.
Word Breakdown
assemble
to bring together
root-y
the state or condition of
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