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English noun: assembly | |||
| 1. | assembly (artifact) a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | machine | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | sub-assembly, weldment | ||
| 2. | assembly (act) the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) | ||
| Synonyms | fabrication | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | building, construction | ||
| Antonyms | disassembly, dismantlement, dismantling | ||
| 3. | assembly (artifact) a public facility to meet for open discussion | ||
| Synonyms | forum, meeting place | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | facility, installation | ||
| 4. | assembly (group) a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | assemblage, gathering | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | Areopagus, Bench, chamber, chapter, council, court, coven, deliberative assembly, general assembly, judicature, law-makers, legislative assembly, legislative body, legislature, sabbat, States General, tribunal, witches' Sabbath | ||
| 5. | assembly (artifact) a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | unit, whole | ||
| 6. | assembly (act) the social act of assembling | ||
| Samples | They demanded the right of assembly. | ||
| Synonyms | assemblage, gathering | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | group action | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | calling together, coming together, concentration, congregating, congregation, convening, convention, convocation, meeting, mobilisation, mobilization | ||
| Antonyms | disassembly, dismantlement, dismantling | ||
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