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Macro

Verb / ˈmækrəʊ / Another word for macro — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Macro means very large or overall, and is often used in relation to something that is too big to handle on a micro level.

Synonyms & similar words

macroinstruction big large enormous huge massive gigantic colossal immense major overall general comprehensive widespread global universal sweeping sizable significant substantial extensive

Synonyms by register

Formal

large-scale comprehensive broad overall

Informal

big major huge grand

Literary

sweeping vast grand

Antonyms

micro small tiny minute miniature slight

Common collocations

  • macro analysis
  • macro environment
  • macro economics
  • macro view
  • macro level
  • macro perspective
  • macro scale

Word family

noun macro
adjective macro

Usage note

Often used in contrast to 'micro', referring to large-scale systems or phenomena. Commonly found in fields like economics and computing.

Example sentences

  1. The macro problem of pollution affects the entire planet.
  2. The macro view of the city revealed its many problems.
  3. The macro perspective on history looks at the big picture.
  4. The macro level of the project requires more resources.
  5. The macroeconomic indicators are showing positive signs.

Quotes

  • The macro world is fascinating because it is so different from the world we experience.
  • In the macro view, everything is interconnected and interdependent.
  • A macro perspective allows us to see the forest and not just the trees.

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