Disassembly: meaning, definitions and examples

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disassembly

[ ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbli ]

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computer hardware

The action of taking something apart, especially a machine, in order to examine it and repair it if necessary. Disassembly is often necessary when troubleshooting hardware issues.

Synonyms

breakdown, deconstruction, dismantling

Examples of usage

Before attempting to fix the computer, the technician performed a thorough disassembly of the device.
Disassembly of the laptop revealed a loose connection causing the display issue.

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manufacturing

The process of taking apart a product or structure in order to understand its components and construction. Disassembly is an important step in reverse engineering.

Synonyms

breakdown, deconstruction, dismantling

Examples of usage

The disassembly of the prototype revealed innovative design features.
Engineers used disassembly to analyze the competitor's product.

Translations

Translations of the word "disassembly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desmontagem

🇮🇳 विघटन

🇩🇪 Demontage

🇮🇩 pembongkaran

🇺🇦 демонтаж

🇵🇱 demontaż

🇯🇵 分解 (ぶんかい)

🇫🇷 démontage

🇪🇸 desmontaje

🇹🇷 sökme

🇰🇷 분해 (bunhae)

🇸🇦 تفكيك

🇨🇿 demontáž

🇸🇰 demontáž

🇨🇳 拆卸 (chāixiè)

🇸🇮 razstavljanje

🇮🇸 niðurrif

🇰🇿 бөлшектеу

🇬🇪 დემონტაჟი

🇦🇿 sökülmə

🇲🇽 desmontaje

Word origin

The word 'disassembly' originated in the late 19th century, combining the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' with 'assembly'. The term gained prominence in the context of manufacturing and engineering, referring to the process of taking things apart for inspection or analysis.