Definition of "macro" []

• Of great size; large. (adjective)
• Large in scope or extent; large-scale: a macro analysis of many reports. (adjective)
• Computer Science A single, user-defined command that is part of an application and executes a series of commands. (noun)
• Computer Science A shorthand representation for a number of lines of code. (noun)

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• "In general what we believe is going to happen in the future is that, what we call macro base stations or a traditional base station that's known today."
• ""We think there are some fantastic opportunities in what we call macro-oriented strategies, where they look at volatility of markets and can go long or short...," he said."
• "'While it is very important to supervise individual financial institutions, it is also important to have what we call the macro-prudence policy, under which we look at the financial markets as a whole and know where and what kind of risks are present."