assembler

[ uh-sem-bler ]

noun

1. a person or thing that assembles.
2. Computers.
   1. Also called as·sem·bly rou·tine [uh, -, sem, -blee roo-teen]. a language processor that translates symbolic assembly language into equivalent machine language.
   2. assembly language.

assembler

/ əˈsɛmblə /

noun

1. a person or thing that assembles See compiler
2. a type of computer program that converts a program written in assembly language into machine code Compare compiler
3. another name for assembly language

Word History and Origins

Origin of assembler¹

First recorded in 1625–35; assemble + -er ¹

Example Sentences

"These de novo or reference-guided assemblers are pretty well-established tools that entail a whole operational pipeline with repeat detection or structural variants' identification being just some of their functionalities," Segarra said.

From Science Daily

Getting a cell to make any type of protein involves two key steps: ferrying amino acids to the ribosome, the cell’s protein assembler, and coaxing the ribosome to stitch them onto a growing protein.

From Science Magazine

Prosecutors recommended a prison sentence of 10 years and one month for Badalian, who has worked as a cabinet assembler.

From Seattle Times

The lifeblood of the Computex show are the smaller device assemblers and system integrators, companies that a decade earlier would likely have revolved around Intel.

From Seattle Times

But owner Daryll Rardon said it has become so difficult to find workers — especially welders, machine operators and electromechanical assemblers — that he’s holding on to his 26 employees and actively recruiting new ones.

From Washington Post

Related Words

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