What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reassembly
Example
The mechanic completed the reassembly of the car engine. [reassembly: noun]
Example
The reassembly of the furniture took longer than expected. [reassembly: gerund or present participle]
reassembling
Example
He is reassembling the computer after replacing the hard drive. [reassembling: verb]
Example
The reassembling of the toy was more difficult than expected. [reassembling: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reassembling is more commonly used than reassembly in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between reassembly and reassembling?
Both reassembly and reassembling are formal words that are typically used in technical or mechanical contexts.
