Assemblies: meaning, definitions and examples
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assemblies
[ əˈsɛmbliz ]
computer programming
Assemblies are a fundamental building block in .NET development. They are units of deployment and versioning, containing compiled code, metadata, and resources. Assemblies can be private or shared, and can consist of multiple modules.
Synonyms
components, libraries, modules
Examples of usage
- Assemblies in .NET are typically stored in DLL or EXE files.
- Each assembly has a unique identity that includes its name, version number, culture, and public key token.
gatherings
Assemblies can also refer to gatherings or meetings of people, especially for a specific purpose or event. These gatherings can be formal or informal, large or small.
Synonyms
conventions, gatherings, meetings
Examples of usage
- The annual shareholders' assembly will take place next week.
- She attended the school assembly to support her friend's performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "assemblies" in other languages:
🇵🇹 assembléias
🇮🇳 संसद
🇩🇪 Versammlungen
🇮🇩 pertemuan
🇺🇦 збори
🇵🇱 zgromadzenia
🇯🇵 集会
🇫🇷 assemblées
🇪🇸 asambleas
🇹🇷 toplantılar
🇰🇷 집회
🇸🇦 التجمعات
🇨🇿 shromáždění
🇸🇰 zhromaždenia
🇨🇳 集会
🇸🇮 zbori
🇮🇸 samkomur
🇰🇿 жиналыстар
🇬🇪 შეკრებები
🇦🇿 toplantılar
🇲🇽 asambleas
Word origin
The word 'assemblies' originated from Middle English 'assemble', from Old French 'assembler', from Latin 'assimulare', meaning 'to gather together'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both the programming and social contexts of gatherings and groupings.
See also: assemblage, assemble, assembled, assembler, assembling, assembly, disassemble, disassembly.