Macro (noun)

1. Something that is large in scale or scope.
2. A set of instructions or a function that is applied to a large number of similar items at once.
3. A series of instructions that automate repetitive tasks.

Origin:

The word "macro" comes from the greek word "makros" which means "large" or "long." it was first used in the early 19th century to describe something that is large in scale or scope. it is also used in various fields such as computer science, economics and photography to describe a set of instructions or a function that is applied to a large number of similar items at once.

Examples:

1. The macroeconomic policies of the government have a significant impact on the economy.
2. He used a macro to automate the process of formatting the documents.
3. The macro lens on his camera allowed him to take close-up shots of small objects.
4. The macro in the spreadsheet software made it easy to process large amounts of data.
5. He recorded a macro to automate a series of actions in the video game.