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macro

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[ mak-roh ]

adjective

  1. very large in scale, scope, or capability.
  2. of or relating to macroeconomics.


noun

plural macros.
  1. anything very large in scale, scope, or capability.
  2. Photography. a macro lens.
  3. Also called macroinstruction. Computers. an instruction that represents a sequence of instructions in abbreviated form.

macro-

2
  1. a combining form meaning “large,” “long,” “great,” “excessive,” used in the formation of compound words, contrasting with micro-: macrocosm; macrofossil; macrograph; macroscopic.

macro

1

/ ˈæəʊ /

noun

  1. a macro lens
  2. Alsomacro instruction a single computer instruction that initiates a set of instructions to perform a specific task
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

macro-

2

combining_form

  1. large, long, or great in size or duration

    macroscopic

  2. (in pathology) indicating abnormal enlargement or overdevelopment Compare micro-

    macrocyte

  3. producing larger than life images

    macrophotography

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

  1. A prefix meaning “large,” as in macromolecule, a large molecule.
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of macro1

Independent use of macro-, taken as an adjective, or by shortening of words with macro- as initial element

Origin of macro2

< Greek makro-, combining form of ó long; cognate with Latin macer lean; meager
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of macro1

from Greek makros large; compare Latin macer meagre
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Look beyond the actions and theatre of the Trump White House to the macro trends of the 21st century.

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“I wish I didn’t have to do this … but this feels more important,” the fast-talking Pearlman replied when I asked him why he’s now focusing on the micro instead of the macro.

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“There will be questions around what Disney would do in case there seems to be some macro headwinds.”

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It had been a confusing week, a mix of macro tragedy and micro wins.

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At the same time, he countered, “there are obviously some big macro issues that are a lot harder” to solve completely.

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