マクロ
Meanings
1
macro; large-scale; overall
General term for something large-scale or overall, often contrasted with ミクロ (micro). Used as both a noun and a na-adjective.
See also: ミクロ
We need to look at the economy from a macro perspective.
We should think about this problem on a macro level.
2
macro (computing)
In computing, a single instruction that expands into a set of instructions to perform a particular task.
With this software, you can record macros to automate tasks.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉をマクロで見るto look at something from a macro (overall) perspective
Looking at the economy from a macro perspective, growth is continuing.
- マクロを組むto create/set up a macro (in software)
I set up a macro in Excel to automate the task.
- マクロ的〈名詞〉macro-level ~ (used to describe a broad, overall aspect)
It's necessary to consider the policy from a macro-level viewpoint.
- マクロを実行するto run a macro
Pressing the button runs the macro.