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macro
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun macro has 1 sense
- macro(n = noun.communication) macro instruction - a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language; Array is a kind of command, instruction, program line, statement
Adjective macro has 1 sense
CIDE DICTIONARY
macro, n. [shortened form of macroinstruction].
- a single computer instruction which symbolizes, and is converted at the time of program execution or by a compiler into, a series of instructions in the same computer language. [WordNet 1.5]
- A keystroke (or combination of keystrokes) which symbolizes and is replaced by a series of keystrokes; -- a convenient feature of some advanced programs, such as word processors or database programs, which allows a user to rapidly execute any series of operations which may be performed multiple times. Such macros may typically be defined by the program user, without rewriting or recompiling the program. [PJC]
macro, a.
very large in scale or scope or capability; as, macroeconomics. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
macro, n. (also macro-instruction) Computing a series of abbreviated instructions expanded automatically when required.
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