noun
- plural of subassembly; units made of several parts that are assembled together to form part of a larger machine or structure
Usage: manufacturing; engineering
Examples
- The factory produces various subassemblies for the automotive industry.
- Each subassembly must be tested before installation in the final product.
- The aircraft manufacturer sources subassemblies from multiple suppliers.
- Workers assembled the electronic subassemblies on the production line.
- The engine consists of several major subassemblies including the cylinder head and crankcase.
- Quality control inspects all subassemblies before they move to final assembly.