Found 2 items, similar to macro.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: macro macro adj : very large in scale or scope or capability; "`macro' in the word `macroscopic' is a combining form" macro n : a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language [syn: macro instruction]
English → English (gcide) Definition: macro macro \macro\ a. very large in scale or scope or capability; as, macroeconomics. [WordNet 1.5] macro \macro\ n. [shortened form of macroinstruction] 1. 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] 2. 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]