macro instruction
Noun: A single, high-level command in a computer program that, when processed, expands into a predefined series of more detailed, lower-level instructions in machine language or assembly language. It is used to automate repetitive sequences of code.
A "macro instruction" (often shortened to "macro") is used by programmers to simplify coding. Instead of writing the same long sequence of instructions multiple times, the programmer defines a macro instruction once. The compiler or assembler then automatically replaces every instance of that macro with the full, predefined instruction sequence.
- Noun:
- The programmer created a macro instruction to handle the complex input validation routine.
- Using a macro instruction for the standard header format saved a lot of development time.
- Macro Definition: The act of creating a macro instruction.
- The macro definition included loops and conditional statements.
- Macro Expansion: The process where the compiler replaces the macro call with its actual code.
- During compilation, the macro expansion generated over fifty lines of assembly code.
- Macro (n): The common shortened form of "macro instruction".
- She recorded an Excel macro to automate the monthly report.
- Macroassembler (n): An assembler with enhanced features for defining and using macros.
- Macro Language (n): The syntax and rules used for writing macro instructions.
- Macro: The direct abbreviation.
- Scripted Command: A command that executes a predefined script.
- Code Template: A reusable block of code.
(Note: "Macro instruction" itself is a technical term and does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Related actions are described as follows.) - To call a macro: To use a macro instruction in code. - The main function calls the sorting macro twice. - To define a macro: To specify the sequence of instructions for a macro. - You must define the macro before you can call it in your program.
- a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language