Macro vs Maximum - What's the difference?
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Very large in scope or scale.
(programming, computing) A comparatively human-friendly abbreviation of complicated input to a computer program.
The highest limit.
* P. Colquhoun
(mathematics) The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.
(analysis) An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
(statistics) The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution.
(colloquial, snooker) A 147 break; the highest possible break.
(colloquial, darts) A score of with three darts.
(colloquial, cricket) A scoring shot for 6 runs.
To the highest degree.
As adjectives the difference between macro and maximum
is that macro is very large in scope or scale while maximum is to the highest degree.As nouns the difference between macro and maximum
is that macro is a comparatively human-friendly abbreviation of complicated input to a computer program while maximum is the highest limit.macro
English
Etymology 1
1933, from .Adjective
(-)Etymology 2
1959, shortened form of macroinstruction.Noun
(en noun)- The pre-processor expands any embedded macro s into source code before it is compiled.
Usage notes
* Often used attributively; a macro language'' is the syntax for defining new macros; while ''macro expansion'' refers to the task of replacing the human-friendly version with a machine-readable version; a ''macro virus'' is a computer virus written in a ''macro language''. Individual macros are sometimes referred to as ''macro function s, particularly when they accept parameters. * The distinction between a macro language'' and a ''programming language'' is imprecise. Often a ''macro language'' is designed to allow one to customize one particular program, whereas a ''programming language is designed for writing entirely new programs. * Although a shortcut'' is particularly easy to use, widely supported, and designed for normal users, ''macro system s are normally designed for power users.See also
*See also
* macro expansion * templateEtymology 3
1971, elliptical form of macro lens, from + lens. Compare macrophotography.Anagrams
* * ----maximum
English
(wikipedia maximum)Noun
(en-noun)- Good legislation is the art of conducting a nation to the maximum of happiness, and the minimum of misery.
Usage notes
* (term) is the more common plural, especially for the technical senses.Hypernyms
* (statistics) measure of locationSynonyms
* maxAntonyms
* minimumAdjective
(-)- Use the proper dose for the maximum effect.
