macro

Meanings

• Noun

  A word or phrase representing a command or a set of commands to be executed in a software or a programming language.

  - "In Excel VBA, a macro is a series of commands that automate repetitive tasks."
  - "In programming, a macro is a block of code that can be expanded in-place."
  - "Pressing the 'Run Macro' button in Word will execute the specified macro."

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Antonyms

microeconomics , micronutrient

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Synonyms

macro

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Variants

List of all variants of macro that leads to same result
macro , macros , macro- , macro lens , macro lenses

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'makros' meaning long or great.

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Trivia

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1. Macros were first introduced in the early 1980s with the release of the VisiCalc spreadsheet program.

2. Macros can be used to automate complex tasks that would otherwise take hours to complete manually.

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Related Concepts

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1. VBA (Visual Basic for Applications): A programming language used to create macros in Microsoft Office applications like Excel and Word.

2. Automation: The use of software to perform repetitive tasks without human intervention. Macros are a common form of automation.

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Culture

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Macros have been used extensively in various fields such as business, education, and entertainment to automate repetitive tasks and increase productivity.

How to Memorize "macro"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a macro, imagine a set of instructions that a computer can execute.
   - Visualize the steps involved in creating a macro in a programming language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'macro' with the idea of automating repetitive tasks.
   - Think of a macro as a set of instructions that can be executed with a single command.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MAKE' to remember the meaning of macro: Macro Automates Keystrokes and Executes.
   - Think of the 'R' in 'macro' as representing 'repeat' or 'repetition'.

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