micro vs macro
micro
Definitions
adjective
- extremely small in scale or scope or capability
Examples
Twenty microliters of each antibody was added to 100 L of blood, and the mixture was incubated at room temperature for 15 minutes.
So I cringe when a local newsperson shoves a microphone in the face of some young 95-pound twink (Straight Translation: a twink is a skinny homosexual with a lot of moxie).
The microwave dinged and Leon seemed to get a little shocked from the noise.
macro
Definitions
noun
- a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language
adjective
- very large in scale or scope or capability
Examples
The financial managers and economic wizards are happy that Pakistan has achieved a level of macro-economic stabilization, which is spectacular and unprecedented.
He adjusts the focus of the Carl Zeiss 120 mm macro lens, which allows him to work very close up.
WordPerfect's ability to edit macros can be used for any customization.
