assembler

as·sem·bler

[uh-sem-bler]
noun
1.
a person or thing that assembles.
2.
Computers.
a.
Also called assembly routine. a language processor that translates symbolic assembly language into equivalent machine language.

Origin:
1625–35; assemble + -er1

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assembler (əˈsɛmblə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  See compiler a person or thing that assembles
2.  Compare compiler a type of computer program that converts a program written in assembly language into machine code
3.  another name for assembly language

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assembler definition

programming
A program which converts assembly language into machine code.
(1996-03-25)

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