Macro (Noun)
Meaning
A single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The programmer defined a macro to simplify the code and make it more readable.
- A macro can be used to automate repetitive tasks in a software development project.
- The compiler replaced the macro with the actual machine code during the compilation process.
- Macros are often used in assembly languages to make programming more efficient.
- The use of macros allowed the developer to write more complex programs with less code.