I. ˈma-(ˌ)krō adjective
Etymology: macr-
Date: 1923
1. : being large, thick, or exceptionally prominent
2.
a. : of, involving, or intended for use with relatively large quantities or on a large scale
b. : of or relating to macroeconomics
3. : gross 1c
4. : of or relating to a macro lens or to close-up photography
II. noun
( plural macros )
Etymology: short for macroinstruction
Date: 1959
: a single computer instruction that stands for a sequence of operations