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Assembler

/əˈsɛmblər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that assembles, especially a machine or software program designed to assemble parts or components.

The assembler carefully put the car parts together to ensure everything fit perfectly.

In computing, a type of low-level programming language that is closely related to machine code, or a program that translates assembly language into machine code.

The software engineer wrote the device drivers in assembler to optimize performance.

A function or tool that combines separate elements into a single entity, often used in the context of software development.

The assembler is crucial for merging various modules of code into the final application.

Etymology

From Middle English 'assemblour', from Old French 'assembler', meaning 'to bring together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

assembly line

A production process that breaks down complex tasks into simpler ones, with workers or machines handling different tasks in sequence.

make no assembler

Refers to someone who is not good at assembling or constructing.

assembler group

A team of people or machines that work together to assemble items.

Related Words

assemble

To put together various components to make a whole.

assembly

The act of putting together various parts or components.

combiner

A thing or person that combines different elements.

Slang Meanings

A reference to a programmer who works with low-level hardware.

He's such an assembler; he can optimize code like no one else.

A term for someone who is adept at fixing things.

Call her an assembler; she can fix that broken gadget in no time.