Das Makro
Example: Das Makro automatisiert wiederkehrende Aufgaben im Textverarbeitungsprogramm.
Definition
"Das Makro" refers to a set of instructions or a script used in software applications, especially in word processors, to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency by executing these tasks with a single command or action.
Etymology
The term "das Makro" comes from the Greek word 'makros,' meaning 'large' or 'long.' In computing, it was adopted to describe a sequence of commands that can perform complex or extended operations automatically, making repetitive work 'larger' in effect by combining multiple steps.
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"Das Makro" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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