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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Adora Mehala, Essence, 11 May 2024
Two sets of shoulder buttons sit at the top of the device, while additional right and left macro triggers hug the back side.
—PCMAG, 10 May 2024
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Adjective
On the bright side, these micro and macro aggressions are countered by like-minded hair & makeup artists, stylists, and more who are ushering in a better standard for practice in the creative industry.
—Adora Mehala, Essence, 11 May 2024
Two sets of shoulder buttons sit at the top of the device, while additional right and left macro triggers hug the back side.
—PCMAG, 10 May 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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