assembler

noun

as·​sem·​bler ə-ˈsem-b(ə-)lər How to pronounce assembler (audio)
1
: one that assembles
2
a
: a computer program that automatically converts instructions written in assembly language into machine language

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Each is boxed in with white silkscreen markings, to guide the factory assemblers and future repairs. Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2024 Tata acquired this unit from Wistron Corp. last year, becoming the first Indian assembler of Apple’s bestselling product. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 29 Oct. 2024 Foxconn and Apple’s fates have been intertwined over the past decade, as the Taiwanese electronics assembler churned out iPhones and iPads for customers around the world. Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 9 Oct. 2024 Super Micro Computer, a key server assembler for Nvidia, fell 2%. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for assembler 

Word History

Etymology

assemble + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of assembler was in 1615

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“Assembler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assembler. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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assembler

noun
as·​sem·​bler ə-ˈsem-b(ə-)lər How to pronounce assembler (audio)
1
: one that assembles
2
: a computer program that turns instructions written in assembly language into machine language

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