disassembly

Definitions

The act or process of taking something apart into its constituent pieces.

The process of converting machine code into a human-readable assembly language format.

Examples

The disassembly of the old engine revealed several worn-out components that needed immediate replacement.

Careful disassembly of the antique clock is required to clean the delicate internal gears.

The manual provides step-by-step instructions for the safe disassembly of the furniture before moving.

Synonyms

dismantling demolition deconstruction stripping breaking dismantlement unraveling

Antonyms

assembly construction erection building fabrication integration joining