Macro-Micro | Commonly Confused Words

Macro

A series of instructions in a computer program or software that is activated by a single command to perform a task automatically

/ˈmaɪkrəʊ/

Extremely small in size or scope.

Remember that macro starts with ma like magnify, which means to make something bigger.
Micro starts with mi similar to mini, indicating something small.
Think of macro as referring to something large scale or wide scope, like a macro lens that captures a broad view.
Micro often connects with small scale or detailed perspectives, akin to a microscope that zooms in on tiny details.
Both words are used in various fields like economics, biology, and photography but always retain their scale difference: macro is large, micro is small.