assemblies
|as-sem-blies|
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/əˈsɛmblɪz/
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/əˈsɛmbliːz/
(assembly)
gathering or construction
Etymology
'assembly' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'assemblée', where 'assembler' meant 'to bring together'.
'assembly' changed from Old French 'assemblée' and Middle English 'assemblie' and eventually became the modern English word 'assembly'.
Initially, it meant 'the act of bringing together', but over time it evolved into current senses such as 'a gathering of people', 'a legislative body', and 'a set of parts put together'.
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Noun 1
plural of 'assembly': groups of people gathered together for a common purpose (e.g., meetings, gatherings).
School assemblies are usually held on Friday mornings.
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Noun 2
formal representative bodies or legislatures (e.g., national or regional assemblies).
Several assemblies across the region debated the new law.
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Noun 3
the act or process of fitting together parts; items that have been put together (e.g., mechanical or industrial assemblies).
The engine assemblies were inspected before shipping.
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Last updated: 2025/11/02 05:09