Assembler — Definition & Meaning

What does assembler mean?

noun

A computer program that translates assembly language into machine code. An assembler is a type of compiler that translates assembly language into machine code for a computer.

Example

"The assembler was used to translate the assembly language code into machine code for the computer processor."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

assemble assembly assembled assembler

Synonyms for assembler

compiler translator interpreter encoder encoder translator

Antonyms of assembler

disassembler

Rhymes with assembler

assembler dissembler resembler sembler