# assembler vs assembly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### assembler
*noun · IPA /əˈsɛmb(ə)lɚ/ · frequency rank #42,006*
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.

### assembly
*noun · IPA /əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ · frequency rank #2,425*
A set of pieces that work together in unison as a mechanism or device.

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