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Originally posted by dar512
Except that it was used incorrectly. The word Troubleshooter was trying to use was 'dissembling'.
'Dissembly' is an obscure synonym for assembly.
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Because I'm a little bit of a language nut, I can't help but respond. The primary citation for "dissembly" in my OED is as an archaic version of dissimulation, which in turn is defined:
"The action of dissimulating or dissembling; concealment of what really is, under a feigned semblance of something different; feigning, hypocrisy. " The use you mention is secondary (and also archaic). However, you'd get points from me for using it that way, too!