assemblage
noun/əˈsemblɪdʒ/
/əˈsemblɪdʒ/
- [countable] (formal or specialist) a collection of things; a group of people
- Tropical rainforests have the most varied assemblage of plants in the world.
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- [countable] (formal or specialist) a machine made from different parts
- The mechanical device was an intricate assemblage of gears, springs and rods.
- [countable] (art) a work of art made from different, often everyday, objects
- The exhibition features assemblages made from natural materials, especially stones, branches, leaves and moss.
- [uncountable] (formal) the action of bringing things together
- What is impressive about this publication is the skill in the assemblage of the different contributions.
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