assembler
A program that reads source code written in assembly language and produces executable machine code, possibly together with information needed by linkers, debuggers and other tools.
Other meanings
One who assembles items.
A nanodevice capable of assembling nanodevices, possibly including copies of itself, according to a plan.
Synonyms
- assembly program
Related words
- absolute assembler
- assembler language
- cross assembler
- disassembler
- macroassembler
- microassembler
- molecular assembler
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