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subassemble

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[suhb-uh-sem-buhl] / ˌsʌb əˈsɛm bəl /

verb (used with object)

subassembled, subassembling
  1. to assemble a basic unit of (a larger assembly).


Etymology

Origin of subassemble

Back formation from subassembly