Definition of MACRO

macro

Meanings

Plural: macros

Noun

  • a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language
  • Clipping of macronutrient
  • Clipping of macroeconomics
  • Ellipsis of macro lens.
  • A comparatively human-friendly abbreviation of complex input to a computer program.
  • Short for macromanagement

Adjective Satellite

  • very large in scale or scope or capability

Adj

  • Very large in scope or scale.
  • Clipping of macrobiotic.

Origin / Etymology

1933, from macro-, from French, from Latin, from Ancient Greek μακρός (makrós, “long”).

Synonyms

macro instruction

Antonyms

micro

Scrabble Score: 9

macro is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
macro is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
macro is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

macro is a valid Words With Friends word