assembly

Noun
  1. A group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit (synset 102752795)
    is a type of: machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
    subtypes:
    • sub-assembly - a unit assembled separately but designed to fit with other units in a manufactured product
    • weldment - an assembly of parts welded together
  2. The act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) (synset 100913832)
    is a type of: building, construction - the act of constructing something
    same as: fabrication
  3. A public facility to meet for open discussion (synset 103391266)
    is a type of: facility, installation - a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
    same as: forum, meeting place
  4. A group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose (synset 108180691)
    is a type of: assemblage, gathering - a group of persons together in one place
    subtypes:
    • general assembly, law-makers, legislative assembly, legislative body, legislature - persons who make or amend or repeal laws
    • areopagus - the highest governmental assembly in ancient Athens (later a judicial court)
    • states general - assembly of the estates of an entire country especially the sovereign body of the Dutch republic from 16th to 18th centuries
    • chapter - an ecclesiastical assembly of the monks in a monastery or even of the canons of a church
    • deliberative assembly - an assembly of people for the purpose of unhurried consideration and discussion
    • council - (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine
    • chamber - a deliberative or legislative or administrative or judicial assembly
    • bench - the magistrate or judge or judges sitting in court in judicial capacity to compose the court collectively
    • court, judicature, tribunal - an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
    • coven - an assembly of witches; usually 13 witches
    • sabbat, witches' sabbath - a midnight meeting of witches to practice witchcraft and sorcery; in the Middle Ages it was supposed to be a demonic orgy
  5. A unit consisting of components that have been fitted together (synset 102752958)
    is a type of: unit, whole - an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity
  6. The social act of assembling (synset 101232427)
    "they demanded the right of assembly"
    is a type of: group action - action taken by a group of people
    subtypes:
    same as: assemblage, gathering

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