Macro

/ˈmæ.kroʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A prefix meaning large, long, or overall; often used to denote something on a large scale in contrast to micro.

The macro perspective provided a clearer view of the entire economic landscape.

A set of instructions that can be executed automatically, typically used in computer programming and office applications.

She recorded a macro to automate the repetitive data entry tasks in her spreadsheet.

adjective

Describing a programmatic code block that can be used to automate tasks.

Using a macro can significantly speed up the process of generating reports.

Relating to large-scale or overall changes and phenomena.

The macro trends in the market indicate a significant shift towards renewable energy sources.

adverb

In a manner that relates to large-scale processes or systems.

The research was conducted macro to assess the broad impacts of climate change.

From Greek 'makros', meaning large.

macro economics:

The branch of economics that studies large-scale economic factors.

macro view:

A broad perspective on a situation.

macro photography:

Photography that captures small subjects at a very close range.

In gaming, refers to playing with a large strategy or view.

She's got a macro perspective on our league plays.

Refers to something that is large or exaggerated.

That event was just a macro version of last year's.