macro

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: mac=ro

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.