assembled

[ uh-sem-buhld ]

adjective

1. noting an artificial gem formed of two or more parts, as a doublet or triplet, at least one of which is a true gemstone.

Other Words From

• unas·sembled adjective
• well-as·sembled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of assembled¹

First recorded in 1585–95; assemble + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Population Stabilization, or SUSPS, and assembled a roster of notable supporters including the Harvard evolutionary biologist E.O.

From Salon

They recognized that the club’s direct democratic process — and its annual elections of three members of its 15-person board — was a vulnerability, and they assembled the first stages of a plan: a hostile takeover.

From Salon

Just take a look at the clown car full of minions and allies that the president-elect has assembled for his top spots.

From Los Angeles Times

"We've got to seriously talk about what you are going to deal with," he is seen telling the assembled attendees.

From BBC

On this tour, McKagan assembled a new group of musicians to bring his songs to life.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• massed