As an adjective macro
is very large in scope or scale.
As a noun macro
is (programming|computing) a comparatively human-friendly abbreviation of complicated input to a computer program or macro can be (photography) macro lens.
As a proper noun magnus is
, cognate to magnus.
macro
English
Etymology 1
1933, from .
Adjective
(-)
Very large in scope or scale.
Etymology 2
1959, shortened form of macroinstruction.
Noun
(
en noun)
(programming, computing) A comparatively human-friendly abbreviation of complicated input to a computer program.
- 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
* template
Etymology 3
1971, elliptical form of macro lens, from + lens. Compare macrophotography.
Noun
(
en noun)
(photography) macro lens
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