Word
assembly
Meanings
A group of people gathered for a meeting, event, or official purpose.
The act or process of putting parts together to make a machine or product.
A formal law-making body in some countries or regions.
Definition
An assembly is a group of people gathered together for a specific purpose, often in an official or organized setting.
An assembly is a meeting or gathering where people come together to listen, discuss, or make decisions. It is often organized by a school, workplace, or public body and may follow a set schedule or rules. The word can also refer to the act of putting parts together to make a complete object, especially in manufacturing.
Examples
- During the school assembly, the principal outlined the new timetable and answered questions from students.
- I missed the morning assembly because my train was delayed and the doors were already closed.
- The committee called an emergency assembly to respond to the sudden resignation.
- After assembly, she stayed behind to clarify the instructions with her supervisor.
- They watched the live stream of the regional assembly as it debated the proposed reforms.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse assembly (a gathering or the process of putting parts together) with assortment (a variety of different items).
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