Macro Meaning
/ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjVery large in scope or scale.
adjVery large in scale or scope.
Sentence Examples
He took a lot of macro photographs of disgusting Canadian bugs.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The photographer used a ____ lens to capture tiny details of the flower.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The photographer used a ____ lens to capture all the intricate and beautiful details of the tiny insect.
Word Origin & History
From macro-, from French, from Latin, ulimately from Ancient Greek μακρός (makrós, “long”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Crumb's sexual fixation on gigantic women's legs became a major feature of his most celebrated images. Despite the common themes among macrophiles, Ed Lundt believes that no two macro fantasies are quite alike […]"
— 1999, Katharine Gates, Deviant Desires: Incredibly Strange Sex, page 115:
"But simply turning off iCloud backups was an incomplete solution. The macro problem, I wrote in my column last year, is that people have sacrificed ownership and control of their data."
— 2022 November 2, Brian X. Chen, “Personal Tech Has Changed. So Must Our Coverage of It.”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, archived from the original on 12 Jan 2023:
"While there are many aspects to this way of living, the actual “diet” focuses on whole foods, consumed in traditional methods. A typical macro bowl includes grains, beans, steamed veggies, sea vegetables, and fermented foods."
— 2015, Elizabeth Stein, Eating Purely:
"On Monday, chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) cut its sales outlook for the fourth quarter, citing “deteriorating macroeconomic conditions, particularly in China.” Last week, Intel’s (INTC) CEO also noted that “trade and macro concerns, especially in China, have intensified.”"
— 2019 January 28, Seth Fiegerman, “Apple earnings: How low can iPhone sales go?”, in CNN Business, archived from the original on 31 May 2019:
"Don't be afraid to include some “unhealthy” foods in your diet. The overarching rule about foods is if it fits your macros (IIFYM), then you can eat it. That means you can eat chocolate, ice cream, and many other indulgences […]"
— 2018, Spencer Langley, Flex Life: How to Transform Your Body Forever, Flex Life Inc., →ISBN, page 81:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The photographer used a ____ lens to capture tiny details of the flower.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The photographer used a ____ lens to capture all the intricate and beautiful details of the tiny insect.