Meaning & use
Subassemblies
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Smaller components or units that are assembled separately before being combined into a larger, finished product.
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The factory workers built the engine's subassemblies on a separate line before final assembly.
Each subassembly of the aircraft wing is tested individually for structural integrity.
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A staple term in manufacturing and engineering, describing the modular approach of building complex products from smaller pre-built parts.
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