Dictionary Entry
assembly
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/əˈsɛmb.lɪ/Word FrequencyCommon (5.18)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A set of pieces that work together in unison as a mechanism or device.
In a Sentence
“In order to change the bearing, you must first remove the gearbox assembly.”
Published Usage Examples
“The Vice Dean commented that, examination a transformation upon stage, a assembly is all a time during sea perplexing to recollect constant identities.”
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Origin
From Latin assemblare ‘to bring together’.
Common Phrases
. assemblyline assemblyassembly generalassembly nationalassembly legislativeassembly constituent
Related Words
Poetry examples for “assembly”
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