Makro

Makro is a term used in several languages to denote macro or macro-scale concepts. It derives from the Greek makros meaning long or large and appears as a prefix or as a standalone term in different linguistic contexts, including Turkish, German, and Dutch.

In technology and computing, a macro is a recorded sequence of actions or a small program that automates repetitive tasks. Macros can be created with built-in recorders or programming languages such as VBA in spreadsheet and word-processing software, enabling batch formatting, data manipulation, and workflow automation. They can improve efficiency but also pose security risks if used in untrusted documents.

In photography, makro refers to macro photography, the practice of capturing close-up images of small subjects with high magnification, often at or above life size (1:1). Specialized macro lenses, lighting, and extension systems are used to reveal detail not visible to the naked eye.

In economics, makro is the term for macroeconomics in several languages, referring to the study of aggregate economic factors such as inflation, unemployment, gross domestic product, and monetary and fiscal policy.

As a prefix, macro- denotes large scale and contrasts with micro-. It forms terms such as macro- economics, macrophage, and macroscopic, used across scientific disciplines to describe phenomena that are large enough to be observed without magnification.

In retail, makro is a brand name used for wholesale cash-and-carry stores in several countries. Historically associated with the METRO Group, these stores target business customers and offer wholesale goods, sometimes operating under different group brands in various markets.