"macroing" meaning in English

See macroing in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From macro + -ing. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|macro|ing}} macro + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} macroing (uncountable)
  1. (computing) The use of macros. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-macroing-en-noun-8UJCumrt Categories (other): Computing, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ing, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 69 31 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ing: 65 35 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 81 19 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 88 12 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Verb

Etymology: From macro + -ing. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|macro|ing}} macro + -ing Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} macroing
  1. present participle and gerund of macro Tags: form-of, gerund, participle, present Form of: macro
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