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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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
When macro and trading conditions change, so too do the drivers of returns within a diversified portfolio.
—Karl Rogers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
This is the 6th edition of the annual competition dedicated to highlighting the best in close-up, macro, and micro photography.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Lost during last week’s inquisition into the Hail Mary and botched fullback dive was a careful examination of more macro issues the Bears are dealing with.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
When macro and trading conditions change, so too do the drivers of returns within a diversified portfolio.
—Karl Rogers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
Carsten Brzeski, global head of macro at ING, meanwhile said that inflation was expected to rise further in the last two months of 2024 and then stay between 2% and 3% throughout next year.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
This is the 6th edition of the annual competition dedicated to highlighting the best in close-up, macro, and micro photography.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Macro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macro. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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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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