noun
- plural of disassembly; the process or act of taking something apart into its component pieces
- in computing, the process of converting machine code or compiled code back into assembly language or a human-readable form
Usage: commonly used in technical, manufacturing, and computing contexts
Usage: technical; used in software engineering and reverse engineering
Examples
- The factory performed several disassemblies of the product to identify defects.
- Technicians conducted disassemblies of the engine to inspect each component.
- Software engineers used disassemblies to understand the program's structure.
- The disassemblies revealed that the device could be easily repaired.
- Multiple disassemblies were necessary to trace the source of the malfunction.
- The manual included detailed disassemblies instructions for maintenance.