mac·ro
ˈma-(ˌ)krō 
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
4
: of or relating to a macro lens or to close-up photography
plural macros
: a single computer instruction that stands for a sequence of operations
: large : on a large scale
macrofossil
macromolecule
macroscopic
—often used in compounds with a corresponding compound formed with micro-
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Alex Heath, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025
The firm cited expectations for earnings upside, a better macro backdrop and product catalysts as reasons for optimism.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
While Simon’s traffic gains can be attributed to how the addition of new brands, services, entertainment concepts, housing and food and beverage transforming several of their properties into greater mixed-use destinations, macro and industry trends are also factors.
—David Moin, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
At the moment, there’s also a macro belief among the CEOs driving a lot of the spending on infrastructure for AI that its impact will be deflationary and lead to GDP growth.
—Alex Heath, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025
The firm cited expectations for earnings upside, a better macro backdrop and product catalysts as reasons for optimism.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
The analyst also said the stock is well positioned to benefit from an improving macro and a lighter regulatory environment heading into a new White House administration.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
While Simon’s traffic gains can be attributed to how the addition of new brands, services, entertainment concepts, housing and food and beverage transforming several of their properties into greater mixed-use destinations, macro and industry trends are also factors.
—David Moin, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Macro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macro. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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macro
adjective
mac·ro
ˈmak-(ˌ)rō
1
: large, thick, or excessively developed
macro layer of the cerebral cortex
2
a
: of or involving large quantities : intended for use with large quantities
a macro procedure in analysis
carrying out a test on a macro scale
b
: gross sense 1b
the macro appearance of a specimen
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