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disassembler

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A computer program that examines another computer program and attempts to generate assembly language source code that would, in theory, reproduce the target program.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

From disassemble + -er.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 反組譯器 /反组译器 — program that translates machine code into assembly language
  • Czech: disassembler — program that translates machine code into assembly language
  • Finnish: konekielen takaisinkääntäjä — program that translates machine code into assembly language
  • French: désassembleur — program that translates machine code into assembly language
  • German: Disassembler — program that translates machine code into assembly language
  • Japanese: 逆アセンブラー (gyaku asenburā) — program that translates machine code into assembly language
  • Polish: dezasembler — program that translates machine code into assembly language
  • Russian: дизассе́мблер (dizassémbler) — program that translates machine code into assembly language