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macro
1[ mak-roh ]
noun
- anything very large in scale, scope, or capability.
- Photography. a macro lens.
- Also called macroinstruction. Computers. an instruction that represents a sequence of instructions in abbreviated form.
macro-
2- 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
- a macro lens
- Alsomacro instruction a single computer instruction that initiates a set of instructions to perform a specific task
macro-
2combining_form
- large, long, or great in size or duration
macroscopic
- (in pathology) indicating abnormal enlargement or overdevelopment Compare micro-
macrocyte
- producing larger than life images
macrophotography
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- A prefix meaning “large,” as in macromolecule, a large molecule.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of macro1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of macro1
Example Sentences
Look beyond the actions and theatre of the Trump White House to the macro trends of the 21st century.
“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.
“There will be questions around what Disney would do in case there seems to be some macro headwinds.”
It had been a confusing week, a mix of macro tragedy and micro wins.
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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