partial assembly
[PAR-shul uh-SEM-blee]
nounpl: partial assemblies
montagem parcial
1. An incomplete assembly of a product or component where some parts have been joined together, but the final assembly is not yet complete
The factory sends partial assemblies to the distribution center for final assembly.
A fábrica envia montagens parciais para o centro de distribuição para montagem final.
2. In manufacturing, a stage in the production process where subassemblies are combined but the finished product is not yet ready
Quality control inspects each partial assembly before it moves to the next production stage.
O controle de qualidade inspeciona cada montagem parcial antes de passar para a próxima etapa de produção.
3. In software or computing, code or modules that are compiled or assembled but not yet fully linked or executed
The compiler generated a partial assembly that contained unresolved external references.
O compilador gerou uma montagem parcial que continha referências externas não resolvidas.
This term is primarily used in industrial and manufacturing contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It reflects the modern global manufacturing supply chain where products are often partially assembled in different locations before final assembly. In Brazil, this practice is common in the automotive and electronics industries, particularly in São Paulo's industrial corridor.
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