Definition of macro
1 : being large, thick, or exceptionally prominent
2a : of, involving, or intended for use with relatively large quantities or on a large scaleb : 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 and Etymology of macro
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Definition of macro
macros
: a single computer instruction that stands for a sequence of operations
Origin and Etymology of macro
short for macroinstruction
MACRO Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of macro for English Language Learners
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computers : a set of instructions that causes a computer to perform a series of tasks
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playMedical Definition of macro
1: large, thick, or excessively developed macro layer of the cerebral cortex
2a: of or involving large quantities : intended for use with large quantities a macro procedure in analysis carrying out a test on a macro scaleb: gross 1b the macro appearance of a specimen
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