Definition

Referring to something that is large in size, scale, or extent, often used to describe analyses or quantities that are significant or extensive.

Example

The researchers conducted a macro study to understand the overall trends in climate change.

Conversation

Did you see the macro trends in our sales report?

Yeah, it’s impressive how much we've grown this quarter.

I think we should focus on those macro changes moving forward.

Absolutely! They could really help us strategize better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A term used in computer science to refer to a command or instruction that represents a series of operations or lines of code, allowing for easier and more efficient programming.

Example

The programmer created a macro to automate repetitive tasks in the software.

Conversation

Have you ever used a macro in your coding projects?

Yeah, I started using them recently, and they save so much time!

That's awesome! I need to learn how to create a macro myself.

Root Explanation

Macro → It originates from the Greek word "makros" (meaning long or large). The term "macro" is used to describe something that is large in scale or scope.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for 'large' — that's how you remember that 'macro' refers to something big or large in scale.

Visually Confused Words