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Putting together is a term used to describe the process of assembling, combining, or organizing elements to form a coherent whole. It is a common English construction formed by the verb put together, a multiword verb (phrasal verb) that can be used in a wide range of contexts, from physical assembly to information synthesis.

In practical use, putting together often refers to tangible tasks such as assembling furniture, building a model, or creating a piece of equipment. It also applies to intangible tasks like compiling a report, planning an event, or coordinating a team. The phrase conveys deliberation and effort to bring separate parts into a functional or coherent arrangement. It can describe both the act of creating something new and the process of organizing or refining existing parts.

Grammatically, put together is typically used as a transitive verb, taking a direct object (putting together a puzzle, putting together a presentation). The present participle form putting together is common in continuous constructions (they are putting together a plan). Hyphenated forms exist as well: put-together can function as an adjective meaning well arranged or cohesive (a put-together outfit, a put-together portfolio).

Etymology is centered on the combination of the verb put with the directionally oriented adverb together, yielding a flexible expression for assembly and composition. Related terms include assemble, compile, combine, and synthesize, which provide similar sense in different domains.

See also: assemble, compile, combine, synthesize. Note that putting together differs from getting together, which means meeting or gathering rather than constructing or organizing.