MACRO– Definition & Meaning

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macro

[mak-roh]

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adjective

very large in scale, scope, or capability.
of or relating to macroeconomics.

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.
macroeconomics.

macro-

especially before a vowel, macr-.

a combining form meaning “large,” “long,” “great,” “excessive,” used in the formation of compound words, contrasting with micro-: macrocosm; macrofossil; macrograph; macroscopic.

macro

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noun

a macro lens
Also: macro instruction.��a single computer instruction that initiates a set of instructions to perform a specific task

macro-

combining 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

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A prefix meaning “large,” as in macromolecule, a large molecule.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of ��–¹

Independent use of macro-, taken as an adjective, or by shortening of words with macro- as initial element

Origin of ��–²

< Greek makro-, combining form of ��ó�� long; cognate with Latin macer lean; meager

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of ��–¹

from Greek makros large; compare Latin macer _meagre

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I wanted to play with those two stories, the macro and the personal.

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“The macro environment may be uncertain, but with our actions, we will emerge as an even stronger, more nimble UPS.”

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“I don’t think the macro economic problems the world is facing are going to hit them.”

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He started counting every “macro” — or macronutrient of proteins, carbohydrates and fats — that went into his body, adding thousands of calories of canola oil to his smoothies so he could put on weight.

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Look beyond the actions and theatre of the Trump White House to the macro trends of the 21st century.

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What does macro- mean?

Macro- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “large; long; great; excessive.” It is often used in scientific terms, especially in biology.Macro- comes from Greek ��ó��, meaning “long.” The Latin translation of ��ó�� is longus, also meaning “long,” which is the source of terms such as longanimity and longitude. To learn more, check out our entries for both words.What are variants of macro-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, macro- becomes macr-, as in macrencephaly. Want to know more? Read our 51�Թ�s That Use article about macr-.

macrencephaly macroaggregate

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