First Known Use: 1923
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1macro
adjective mac·ro \ˈma-(ˌ)krō\
Definition of MACRO
1
: being large, thick, or exceptionally prominent
2
a : of, involving, or intended for use with relatively large quantities or on a large scale b : of or relating to macroeconomics
3
: gross 1c
4
: of or relating to a macro lens or to close-up photography
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Origin of MACRO
macr-
2macro
noun
computers : a set of instructions that causes a computer to perform a series of tasks
plural macros
Full Definition of MACRO
: a single computer instruction that stands for a sequence of operations
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Origin of MACRO
short for macroinstruction
First Known Use: 1959
Medical Dictionary
macro
adjective mac·ro \ˈmak-(ˌ)rō\
Medical Definition of MACRO
1
: large, thick, or excessively developed <macro layer of the cerebral cortex>
2
a : of or involving large quantities : intended for use with large quantities <a macro procedure in analysis> <carrying out a test on a macro scale> b : gross 1b <the macro appearance of a specimen>
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