assembler

noun

as·​sem·​bler ə-ˈsem-b(ə-)lər 

1

: one that assembles

2

a

: a computer program that automatically converts instructions written in assembly language into machine language

b

: assembly language

Examples of assembler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Some assemblers got the hang of it quickly and filled four or even five kits at a time. —Todd Harmonson, Orange County Register, 16 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

assemble + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

assembler

noun

as·​sem·​bler ə-ˈsem-b(ə-)lər 

1

: one that assembles

2

: a computer program that turns instructions written in assembly language into machine language