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

The employees, including 44 production assemblers and 12 machine operators, are expected to be laid off on March 19, 2027. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Developers could write symbolic names instead of raw numbers, and an assembler translated them into machine instructions. — Boris Kontsevoi, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Broward County Public Schools is launching an aerospace and aircraft assembler program at Coral Springs High School for the 2026-27 school year, giving students a hands-on pathway into aviation and aerospace careers. — Paulina Riojas, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

From being an assembler of Apple’s AirPods, Luxshare has evolved into a supplier of parts for a broader set of consumer and automotive electronics and communications products. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 July 2026

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