assembly assembly /əˈsɛmbli/

noun

1. () The act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery)  ( fabrication , assembly )
   the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery)
   
2. () A group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit  ( assembly )
   a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
    The assembly of the machine took three hours.
   The assembly of the machine took three hours.
   
   
3. () A public facility to meet for open discussion  ( forum , meeting place , assembly )
   a public facility to meet for open discussion
   
4. The social act of assembling  ( assembly , assemblage , gathering )
   the social act of assembling
    They demanded the right of assembly
   they demanded the right of assembly
   
5. A unit consisting of components that have been fitted together  ( assembly )
   a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together
    The assembly of the machine took several hours but was worth the effort.
   The assembly of the machine took several hours but was worth the effort.
   
   
6. A group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose  ( assembly )
   a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose