1. Very large in scale, scope or capability
   "The company's macro approach to marketing covered multiple countries simultaneously"
    
2. Of or relating to close-up photography
   "The photographer specialized in macro images of insects"

1. A single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language
   "The programmer used a macro instruction to simplify repetitive code";
   - macro instruction
    
2. A camera lens designed for extreme close-up photography, typically with a 1:1 magnification ratio or greater
   "She used a macro lens to capture the intricate details of the butterfly's wings";
   - macro lens
    
3. [informal] Any of the three main nutrients required in large amounts in the human diet: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
   "The nutritionist explained the importance of balancing macros for optimal health";
   - macronutrient

1. Large, large scale
   - mega-

Derived forms: macros

See also: big, large

Type of: command, instruction, program line, statement

Encyclopedia: Macro