macro
|mac-ro|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈmækroʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈmækrəʊ/
large-scale
Etymology
Etymology Information
'macro' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'makros,' where 'makros' meant 'long' or 'large.'
Historical Evolution
'makros' transformed into the Latin word 'macro,' and eventually became the modern English word 'macro.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'large' or 'long,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'large-scale' or 'overall.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a single instruction that expands automatically into a set of instructions to perform a particular task.
The programmer used a macro to automate repetitive tasks.
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Adjective 1
large-scale; overall.
The macro view of the economy shows growth.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45