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macro

1

[ mak-roh ]

adjective

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


noun

, plural mac·ros.
  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

/ ˈmækrəʊ /

noun

  1. a macro lens
  2. Alsomacro instruction a single computer instruction that initiates a set of instructions to perform a specific task
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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

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macro–

  1. A prefix meaning “large,” as in macromolecule, a large molecule.
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Word 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 makrós long; cognate with Latin macer lean; meager
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Word History and Origins

Origin of macro1

from Greek makros large; compare Latin macer meagre
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Example Sentences

While drones and aircrafts have improved plant monitoring from above, they only capture more macro, surface-level information.

They've also undeniably been a spectacular bummer, on a macro and micro scale.

From Salon

Along with light painting, Mr Gilliver has a large portfolio of macro photography.

From BBC

Leon has a unique understanding of how the micro makes up the macro.

“It’s not like the macro environment is different for Skechers than it is for Nike or New Balance or Adidas,” Poser said.

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