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Assembler vs Mechanic - What's the difference?

assembler | mechanic |

As nouns the difference between assembler and mechanic

is that assembler is 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 while mechanic is a skilled worker capable of building or repairing machinery. A mechanic can be compared to a technician, the distinction being that the technician is stronger in theory, the mechanic stronger in hands-on experience.

As an adjective mechanic is

mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things.

assembler

English

Noun

(wikipedia assembler) (en noun)
  • (programming) 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.
    • This assembler is much faster than the old one.
  • (programming, informal) Assembly language.
    • I wrote that program in assembler .
  • One who assembles items.
  • (nanotechnology) A nanodevice capable of assembling nanodevices, possibly including copies of itself, according to a plan.
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    • Synonyms

    * (language) assembly, assembly language

    Derived terms

    * disassembler

    Related terms

    * assemble * assembly

    See also

    * compiler ----

    mechanic

    English

    (wikipedia mechanic)

    Alternative forms

    * (l) (obsolete)

    Adjective

  • (archaic) mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things
  • * Ray
    • These mechanic philosophers.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Mechanic slaves, With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers.
  • (obsolete) Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar.
  • * Roscommon
    • To make a god, a hero, or a king / Descend to a mechanic dialect.
  • * Thomson
    • Sometimes he ply'd the strong, mechanic tool.
  • (obsolete) base
    • (Whitlock)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A skilled worker capable of building or repairing machinery. A mechanic can be compared to a technician, the distinction being that the technician is stronger in theory, the mechanic stronger in hands-on experience.

    • Derived terms

    * auto mechanic

    Related terms

    * mechanical * mechanically * mechanics * mechanism * mechanistic * mechanization * mechanize

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