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/mˈækroʊ/ Listen

noun

macro n.

A single computer instruction which symbolizes, and is converted at the time of program execution or by a compiler into, a series of instructions in the same computer language.

A keystroke (or combination of keystrokes) which symbolizes and is replaced by a series of keystrokes; a convenient feature of some advanced programs, such as word processors or database programs, which allows a user to rapidly execute any series of operations which may be performed multiple times. Such macros may typically be defined by the program user, without rewriting or recompiling the program.

adjective

macro adj. Very large in scale or scope or capability; as, macroeconomics.

prefix

Macro- pref. A combining form signifying long, large, great; as macrodiagonal, macrospore, macromolecule, macrocosm.

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Etymology of 'Macro'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Macro" Quotes from Famous Books

... Rome. But I spoke strongly to him at Antium about Halimetus's business. He assured me that he would speak seriously to Aquilius.[550] You will see the man therefore, if you please. I think I can scarcely be ready for Macro:[551] for I see that the auction at Larinum is on the Ides and the two days following. Pray forgive me for that, since you think so much of Macro. But, as you love me, dine with me on the 2nd, and bring Pilia. ...

— The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 - The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order • Marcus Tullius Cicero

... adorned by a constellation of seven poets, to which the gay Alexandrians gave the nickname of the Pleiades. They are said to have been Lycophron, Theocritus, Callimachus, Aratus, Apollonius Rhodius, Nicander, and Homer the son of Macro. Among them may be distinguished Lycophron, whose work, entitled Cassandra, still remains; and Theocritus, whose exquisite bucolics prove how sweet a ...

— History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) - Revised Edition • John William Draper

... epistle of the younger Pliny, describing his uncle's manner of life, was addressed to his friend Macer, who here becomes Marcus by the easy transposition of Macro to Marco. Less easily explained is the substitution in the dedication of Domitian for his brother Titus Vespasian, to whom ...

— Catalogue of the William Loring Andrews Collection of Early Books in the Library of Yale University • Anonymous