assembled

[uh-sem-buhld]

adjective

1. noting an artificial gem formed of two or more parts, as a doublet or triplet, at least one of which is a true gemstone.

Other Word Forms

• unassembled adjective
• well-assembled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of assembled¹

First recorded in 1585–95; assemble + -ed ²

Example Sentences

There was a very progressive mayor in power at that point and he assembled a really interesting group of people in his city government.

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A deduction of up to $10,000 for loan interest on U.S.-assembled vehicles purchased for personal use.

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In one patch of blue canvas shelters, some 60 doctors, nurses and pharmacists have assembled what passes for a clinic: a makeshift pharmacy, a rudimentary laboratory and tents used as short-stay wards.

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To increase production and make repairs quick and easy, Whitney and other gun makers worked toward developing standardized parts that could be easily made and assembled into finished weapons by less-skilled workers.

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According to the statement, Muftin denies the accusations against him and has assembled a team of lawyers to pursue his case with the US Treasury.

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Related Words

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