macrosystem

English

Etymology

From macro- +‎ system.

Noun

macrosystem (plural macrosystems)

1. (computing) A programming system in which small constructs (macros) represent groups of machine instructions.
2. The larger cultural system in which an individual lives.
3. Any large-scale system.
   • 1988, M. Crispin, RFC 1064: Interactive Mail Access Protocol: Version 2‎:

     In defining a mail access protocol, it is important to keep in mind that the client and server form a macrosystem, in which it should be possible to exploit the strong points of both while compensating for each other's weaknesses.

Related terms

• mesosystem
• microsystem

Translations

programming system

Italian: macrosistema (it) m