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

Industrial engineer, quality engineer, procurement coordinator, and mechanical assemblers are among the open roles the company has listed. —George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026

Michael Rodich, who had worked at Camaco as an assembler for three or four weeks at the time of the shooting, had known Jenkins for three or four years. —Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026

Technicians, engineers, managers, assemblers and other workers are among those expected to lose their jobs, according to the notices. —Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026

Most of the affected positions are either assembler/sequencer or mobile equipment operator. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025

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