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macro
1[ mak-roh ]
noun
plural macros.
- 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/ ˈmækrəʊ /
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
macro–
- A prefix meaning “large,” as in macromolecule, a large molecule.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of macro1
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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.
From Science Daily
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.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s not like the macro environment is different for Skechers than it is for Nike or New Balance or Adidas,” Poser said.
From Los Angeles Times
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