as·sem·bly

as·sem·bly
/əˈsɛmbli/ noun, pl -blies
1 [noncount] : the act of connecting together the parts of something (such as a machine) : the act of assembling something

The parts are made in this factory and then shipped to another country for assembly.

No assembly required. [=this product is already put together]

2 [count] : a group of people who make and change laws for a government or organization

the organization's general assembly

elected legislative assemblies

the New York State Assembly

the French National Assembly

3 [count]
3 a : a group of people who have gathered together

an assembly of armed men

3 b : a meeting of all the teachers and students of a school

School assemblies were usually held in the cafeteria.

4 [noncount] : the act of gathering together to talk about issues

Freedom of speech and freedom of assembly are protected by the U.S. Constitution.


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  • as|sem|bly|wom|an — or as|sem|bly|wom|an «uh SEHM blee WUM uhn», noun, plural wom|en. a woman member of an Assembly …   Useful english dictionary

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  • dis|as|sem|bly — «DIHS uh SEHM blee», noun, plural blies. 1. the act or process of disassembling. 2. the state of being disassembled …   Useful english dictionary

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  • sub|as|sem|bly — «SUHB uh SEHM blee», noun, plural blies. 1. a putting together of parts or components to be used in forming the main or final assembly of a finished product. 2. a single such part or component: »A new production technique divides television… …   Useful english dictionary

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