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Disassembler

/dɪsəˈsɛmblər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    A program or tool that converts machine code into assembly language, allowing for easier analysis and understanding of the code.

    "The security analyst used a disassembler to examine the malware's behavior."
  2. 2

    A device or software that breaks down compiled code into its component parts.

    "Using a disassembler, the programmer was able to debug the application more effectively."

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The term 'disassembler' is derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'assembler', which comes from the Latin 'assimulare', meaning 'to bring together'. The word emerged in the context of computer science in the late 20th century, referring to a tool that translates machine code back into assembly language.

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