macro-

combining form

Definition of macro-

(Entry 1 of 3)

: large : on a large scale macrofossil macromolecule macroscopic —often used in compounds with a corresponding compound formed with micro-

macro

adjective

mac·ro | \ ˈma-(ˌ)krō

Definition of macro (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : being large, thick, or exceptionally prominent

2a : of, involving, or intended for use with relatively large quantities or on a large scale

b : of or relating to macroeconomics

3 : gross sense 1b

4 : of or relating to a macro lens or to close-up photography

macro

noun

plural macros

Definition of macro (Entry 3 of 3)

: a single computer instruction that stands for a sequence of operations

Examples of macro- in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

The bottom line is that the alarming spread of STDs is a public health crisis reaching critical mass, and must be addressed on both a micro and macro level for real change. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "STD Rates Have Hit an All-Time High in the U.S.—And Here’s Why," 29 Aug. 2018 By gathering data about global urban life on the macro and micro scales, the Urban Dynamics Institute has the potential to inform similar progressive changes in urban policy and design. — Emily Strasser, Curbed, "A secret city opens up," 8 Aug. 2018 That could be costly, according to Caroline Freund, director of macro trade and investment at the World Bank. — Danielle Paquette, The Seattle Times, "New round of US-China tariffs raise fears of an economic Cold War," 18 Sep. 2018 On a macro scale, this comic connection will offer an amazing opportunity to explore the link between your emotional intimacy and professional success. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "What Your Sign's September 2018 Horoscope Predictions Mean for You," 30 Aug. 2018 By John Sleezer | Maria Torres Duffy meant that in the macro sense. — Maria Torres, kansascity, "'Opposite of what we drew up': Soler's fractured foot is the Royals' latest bad break," 16 June 2018 Hategan added that Elliott has helped him become a better pro player in the macro sense of being in the right place at the right time during a game, but also in the micro with advice on punctuality, for instance. — Mark Billingsley, sacbee, "'It's a serious business': No-nonsense coach leads Republic FC to hottest start ever | The Sacramento Bee," 11 May 2018 Policy merits aside, the politics may work for Republicans, at least in the macro sense. — Michael Smolens, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Trump's latest immigration gambit puts Democrats back on their heels," 1 Apr. 2018 Which is why, in a macro sense, the lessening power of men (straight and white particularly) is an unquestioned societal good. — Will Leitch, The Cut, "How to Raise a Boy," 5 Mar. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

That's why counting macros can be helpful with keeping your body in balance. — Colleen Stinchcombe, Redbook, "What Are Macros, Exactly?," 27 Aug. 2018 Adherents strive to keep their bodies in ketosis by eating a specific balance of macronutrients, or macros, made up of mostly fats, some protein, and very few carbs. — Jamie Lauren Keiles, Vox, "How low-fat dairy came to rule the US — and why that’s changing.," 20 Dec. 2018 People who received the emails didn’t have to have Microsoft Word macros installed to become infected. — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, "Russia’s Cozy Bear comes out of hiding with post-election spear-phishing blitz," 20 Nov. 2018 Microsoft Excel for iPad still doesn’t support macros. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, "Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad," 5 Nov. 2018 Today’s Louis Vuitton show was that moment in macro. — The Editors Of Gq, GQ, "Our Favorite Moments from Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton Debut," 21 June 2018 But this initial segment gives viewers an idea of what’s in store: the stakes throughout Solo never veer too far into the macro-fate of the Universe, and action itself largely carries the film. — Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, "Solo film review: Best when it embraces its favorite action-movie urges," 24 May 2018 Every save, every scoring chance, every puck-handle is catalogued in a software program called Hudl and tagged with a macro for easy recall. — Alex Prewitt, SI.com, "Learning to Deal With the Little Things Has Capitals' Braden Holtby on the Verge of a Stanley Cup," 5 June 2018 Also, the micro with this team is much better than the macro. — Sam Mellinger, kansascity, "Mellinger Minutes: Trump kicks the NFL, Chiefs fans are cocky (?) and Mahomes' endorsements," 5 June 2018

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