Meaning of the word macro in English

What does macro mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

macro

US /ˈmæk.roʊ/
UK /ˈmæk.rəʊ/

Noun

1.

a single instruction that expands automatically into a set of instructions to perform a particular task.

2.

short for

Adjective

1.

large-scale; overall.

Example:
the analysis of social events at the macro level
2.

relating to or used in macrophotography.

Example:
your lens has a macro setting for shooting big close-ups