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assembly time

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noun

Computers.
  1. the time required for a computer to translate symbolic computer language into machine-language instructions.


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In 1913, Henry Ford reorganized his Detroit factory around a moving assembly line, slashing the Model T’s assembly time to 93 minutes from 12.5 hours.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

The new vehicle would be built on a new universal EV platform, which Ford said is expected to reduce parts by 20% and assembly time by 15%.

From MarketWatch Nov. 6, 2025

"When we investigated a general model of self-assembly, we observed that the assembly time increased with the size of the target structure," recounts Gartner.

From Science Daily Apr. 4, 2024

Tesla also has pioneered use of large "giga-castings" to replace multiple parts with single, cast metal pieces that save on production equipment and assembly time.

From Reuters Jul. 20, 2023

"I'll get along before assembly time, Davy," whispered Dan Dalzell.

From Dave Darrin's Fourth Year at Annapolis by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

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