plural of macro; automated sequences of instructions in computing; short for macronutrients in nutrition
From Greek makros 'long, large', used in computing since 1960s for macro-instructions
Whether you're counting macros (carbs, fats, proteins) or writing computer macros, you're dealing with the 'big picture' - that's what 'macro' means!
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